Explanatory note

For each exemption, this section includes results of previous consultations as far as available to Öko-Insitut and Fraunhofer IZM. These results can be used to trace back the history and rationale that led to a certain exemption. Please be aware that the excerpts may include parts of other chapters not related to the exemption before or after the chapter relevant for the specific exemption.

For each exemption request, documentation that has been made available to the Commission by the applicants is published.

For both – existing exemptions and requests – specific questions are listed that are to be seen in addition to those of the general questionnaire. Stakeholders are requested to base their submission on both questionnaires including as much comprehensive information as possible.

Comments submitted during the consultation will also be posted on this website under the relevant exemption (request) section.