Consultation on alternatives for Applications for authorisation:
Webform to submit comments

Using the webform below you may submit your comments for the consultation on alternatives to an Annex XIV substance for the uses for which ECHA has received applications for authorisation. For details on the consultation process, please refer to Applications for Authorisation webpage.

You are requested to provide basic information on possible alternative(s) in the webform below and more detailed information in a “complete version” and a “public version” of your submission as separate attachments.

Instructions on how to organise and submit the information on alternatives are available in the document:
Submission of information on alternatives by interested third parties for the consultations on alternatives for Applications for Authorisation

The same document outlines what sections of your submission will be published on ECHA’s website.

The following formats can be used to organise in an attachment the ”complete version” and the “public version” of the information on the alternative you wish to present:
- Format for third party submission of information on alternatives (”complete version”)
- Format for third party submission of information on alternatives (”public version”)

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Compulsory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Where did you learn about this consultation? (please select all that apply):*

 I. Contact information
1. Personal information

Note: A confirmation email with your submission number will be sent to this email address.

How do you prefer to be contacted by ECHA if its scientific committee has follow-up questions regarding the “complete” and “public” versions of your submission? *

Please note that any email communication sent to you will not be encrypted. If you choose this option for communication, ECHA does not, to the extent permitted by law, accept any liability for any external compromise of confidentiality in relation to transmissions sent by email.

Please note that fax communication to you will not be encrypted. If you choose this option for communication, ECHA does not, to the extent permitted by law, accept any liability for any external compromise of confidentiality in relation to transmissions sent by fax.

If you choose this option for communication, ECHA does not, to the extent permitted by law, accept any liability for any external compromise of confidentiality in relation to communications sent via registered mail.

2. Affiliation


 II. Comments
1. Alternative
1.1 Type of Alternative

Note: For instructions on how to define your alternative, please consult the document: Guide to third party submission of information on alternatives.



Technical alternative (i.e., an adaptation or a change in the technology, process, procedure, device, modification of end product or other solutions)
1.2. Information on the Alternative
|Note: Use this field if you have selected "Technical alternative" in section 1.1. Type of Alternative
 2. ”Public version” attachment

Note: Use Template for third party submission of information on alternatives to prepare your submission.
Maximum file size is 10 MB Maximum file size is 10 MB

Please note that the ECHA Committees will formulate their opinion on the availability of suitable alternatives taking into account only the “complete version” of your submission, if such is provided. However, when asking the applicant(s) for clarifications on possible alternatives and when preparing the final opinion, the Committees can refer only to the information submitted by you which has been deemed non-confidential. For this reason, please ensure that you provide a meaningfull ”public version” of your submission.

ECHA will make this attachment publicly available as provided. Please ensure that all confidential information has been blanked out and does not contain any confidential information either in the text itself, in the properties of the submitted file or in any metadata contained therein. ECHA will not be held liable for any damages caused by making the attachment publicly available.

 3. “Complete version” attachment

Upload the “Complete version” of your submission:
Note: Use Format for third party submission of information on alternatives to prepare your submission. Ensure that you provide clear justifications for all information which you claim not to be made publicly available as laid out in the format instructions.

Maximum file size is 10 MB Maximum file size is 10 MB

Please note that the Committees will formulate their opinion by taking into account only the information in the “complete version” of your submission if such is provided.

Please note that if an access to documents application pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 on public access to documents is received regarding this information, in order to define its position ECHA will have to perform first an assessment of the content of this information. Therefore, you are requested to indicate any reason for which disclosure of this information should be denied (in the justification section in the format for third party submission of information on alternatives). Please note that ECHA can examine as valid only reasons appearing in Article 4 of the Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 on public access to documents.

 4. Type of comment

These buttons are purely for the purpose of categorising comment. They will not be taken into account in the opinion-making process.

 5. Consultation selection

Note: Select the consultations for which the above information on the alternative is applicable.

 Consultation NumberSubstance NameEC NumberCAS NumberDeadline for commentsApplicant(s)Broad information on use applied For
0387-01Chromium trioxide 215-607-8 1333-82-0 09/07/2025Cromatura 2 T SrlFunctional chrome plating production of plastic substrates for the sanitary and automotive sectors
0388-01Chromium trioxide 215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Cromostamp Italia S.r.l.Chromium Trioxide based functional chrome plating of large and medium sized components like hydraulic cylinders, columns, moulds and supports used in demanding, aggressive and corrosive environments in various industrial sectors
0390-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Cil Cromatura e Rettifica srlIndustrial use of Chromium Trioxide for the functional chrome plating of steel and alloy items, with different size and shapes, intended for various sectors including the rubber and plastic industry, the paper industry, the hydraulic industry and general mechanics
0391-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025CROMOULDS S.R.L.Industrial use of chromium trioxide for functional hard chrome plating of moulds for the production of rubber articles for various end applications in the pharmaceutical, automotive, food and other industries
0392-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Cropu SAIndustrial use of chromium trioxide for the etching of plastic substrates and the functional chrome plating with decorative character of plastic and metallic articles destined respectively for the automotive and building sectors
0393-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Les Ateliers Wasser SasIndustrial use of chromium trioxide for the functional chrome plating in the manufacturing and repair of steel-based hydraulic cylinders and cylinders used as rollers for automotive balancing benches, and by construction companies, crane manufacturers, as well as other types of industries.
0394-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Ponar Sp. z o.o.Technical chrome plating by electrolytic coating for the hydraulic machinery industry
0395-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025Chrom Schmitt GmbH & Co KGFunctional chrome-plating of components for the aviation and automotive industries, machinery and tools as well as their repairs. Processing occurs from single item level to mass production and fulfils the definition of large-scale industrial plants or large industrial tools.
0396-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025SAS Clas GalvaplastIndustrial use of chromium trioxide for the pre-treatment step (etching) in the electroplating process of plastic items for various sectors including perfumery, cosmetic, hydro-sanitary and household appliances.
0397-01Chromium trioxide215-607-81333-82-009/07/2025MTU Aero Engines AG; MTU Maintenance Hannover GmbH; MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH; MTU Aero Engines Poland Sp. z o.o.Chromium trioxide-based slurry coating for civil and military aerospace applications, comprising treatment of new components for aircraft engines as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul work on aircraft engine components.