如果某种物质尚未注册，下游用户可以继续使用它吗？

如果某种物质尚未注册，下游用户可以继续使用它吗？

Can downstream users continue to use a substance, if it has not been registered?

下游用户可以使用物质，无论其是否已注册。此处的“使用”指任何加工、配制、消耗、储存、保管、处理、装入容器、从一个容器转移到另一个容器、混合、生产物品或任何其他用途。但投放市场不视为使用。更多信息，请参阅问答40。请注意，对于物质的使用（无论是否注册），可能适用与限制、授权和风险管理相关的某些要求。ECHA网站上的《下游用户指南》提供了有关如何遵守这些要求的指南。

Downstream users can use substances, irrespectively of whether they have been registered or not. In this regard use means any processing, formulation, consumption, storage, keeping, treatment, filling into containers, transfer from one container to another, mixing, production of an article or any other utilisation. Placing on the market is however not to be regarded as a use. See Q&A 40 for further information. Please note that for the use of substances (whether registered or not) certain requirements related to restrictions, authorisation and risk management may apply. Guidance on how to comply with these requirements is provided in the Guidance for downstream users available on the ECHA website.