1. The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the
promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of
substances, as well as the free circulation of
substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.
2. This Regulation lays down provisions on
substances and preparations within the meaning of Article
3. These provisions shall apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of such
substances on their own, in preparations or in articles and to the placing on the market of preparations.
3. This Regulation is based on the principle that it is for
manufacturers,
importers and
downstream users to ensure that they manufacture, place on the market or use such
substances that do not adversely affect human health or the environment. Its provisions are underpinned by the precautionary principle.