Article 11 4

4.   The European positive lists shall contain the only starting substances, compositions or constituents that are authorised for use as referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2.

The European positive lists shall contain expiry dates set on the basis of a recommendation from ECHA. The expiry dates shall be set in particular on the basis of the hazardous properties of the substances, the quality of the underlying risk assessments, and the extent to which those risk assessments are up-to-date. The European positive lists may also contain transitional provisions.

On the basis of opinions from ECHA as referred to in paragraph 6, the Commission shall regularly review and update, where necessary, the implementing acts referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2, in line with the latest scientific and technological developments.

The first review shall be completed by 15 years after the adoption of the first European positive list.

The Commission shall ensure that any relevant acts, or standardisation mandates, which it adopts pursuant to other Union legislation are consistent with this Directive.