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8. By way of derogation from Articles*5 and*6, the Commis*sion may, following a request by a competent authority of a Mem*ber State and in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article*25(2), authorise a time-limited exemption to allow the use and placing on the market of hydrochlorofluoro* carbons and of products and equipment containing or relying on hydrochlorofluorocarbons where it is demonstrated that, for a particular use, technically and economically feasible alternative substances or technologies are not available or cannot be used.
This exemption may not be authorised for a period which extends beyond 31*December 2019.