Contents
The concept of ‘innovation’ referred to in point (ii) shall be guided by its wider application in the Union legislative framework, including Regulation (EU) 2023/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote. Where an innovation is already in use in Research and Development or small-scale production in the Union, new large-scale production of that innovation may still be considered as not yet substantively present within the Union. A facility using an innovative material for the first time in the Union could qualify as first-of-a-kind, even if that material has been tested in pilot facilities within the Union. Parallel projects occurring at the same time may also be recognized under this classification.
Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.