Certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) mixtures, particularly those containing benzo[a]pyrene, meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A or 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore are carcinogens as defined in Directive 2004/37/EC.
Tá meascáin áirithe de hidreacarbóin il-timthriallacha aramatacha (PAHanna) ann, go háirithe iad siúd ina mbíonn beinsi[a]piréin, agus ó tharla go gcomhlíonann siad na critéir sin a d'fhágfadh in aicme na gcarcanaiginí (catagóir 1A nó 1B) iad i gcomhréir le Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 1272/2008, is carcanaiginí iad mar a shainmhínítear i dTreoir 2004/37/CE.