| Is the function of the chemical
necessary for the product? |
Some functions are nice
to have but not essential to the product and can thus be removed relatively
easily.a
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| Is use of the chemical the
safest feasible option? |
Sometimes safer alternatives
are already available, which could be safer chemicals, materials,
products, or processes.b,c To be clear, identifying the “safest” option
is not required to answer “no” to this question; one
only needs to identify an alternative that is safer than the chemical
of concern. |
| Is use of the chemical justified
because such use in the product is necessary for health, safety, or
the functioning of society? |
This question addresses
the combination of function, chemical, and product to assess whether
the use is necessary. It is not intended to address the essentiality
of the product by itself. |
