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Updates to the 26th REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Recommendation List

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the 26th batch of recommended lists of substances of very high concern (SVHC) on September 3, 2021. The public consultation will end on October 18, 2021. The updated SVHC recommended list includes 4 substances, which are recommended to be included in the SVHC candidate list due to their endocrine disrupting properties, reproductive toxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation. The relevant contents of the ECHA announcement of the 26th batch of substances of very high concern (SVHC) proposed list are as follows: No. Substance name EC No. CAS No. Proposed market Reason for proposal 1 (±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (4-MBC) (±)-1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, including any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (4-MBC) – – Denmark Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f)

2025-07-14

REACH Annex XVII Test Method Guidance

REACH Annex XVII is a list of banned and restricted substances, containing over 70 major categories. These categories target specific products and materials, prohibiting their manufacture, sale, and use in EU imports that fail to meet regulatory limits. Due to the wide variety of products and materials covered by each category, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the first edition of guidance on recommended test methods in 2013. Since REACH Annex XVII has expanded to 75 categories, ECHA has updated the guidance on recommended test methods, now in Edition 3.0. According to the guidance, this document serves only as a recommendation for test methods. Users should select appropriate testing methods for the sample material being tested. Therefore, test methods not included in this guidance are acceptable. Currently, this guidance covers 73 categories of REACH Annex XVII, but for a few of these categories, the guidance does not provide any recommended test methods. If you have any questions or testing needs regarding Appendix 17 testing, please contact the Connectivity and Products Business Group / Electronic and Electrical Prohibited and Restricted Substances Service. We will provide the best advice for your product. Source: Recommended Test Methods

2025-07-14

ECHA proposes two new persistent organic pollutants

ECHA recently proposed to add two new persistent organic pollutants and publicly solicited opinions from public interest groups. The consultation deadline is July 13, 2021. There are two projects on which ECHA is publicly soliciting opinions: These two compounds are likely to be proposed to the Stockholm Convention in the future and added to the EU POPs regulations. Detailed information about these two compounds is as follows: Substance name EC Number CAS Number Possible application 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentylphenol UV absorber UV-328 247-384-8 25973-55-1 As a UV absorber, it is mainly suitable for polyolefins, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polyester and other products. Methoxychlor 200-779-9 72-43-5 Organochlorine pesticide Source: Two new proposed organic pollutants

2025-07-14

ECHA delays disclosure of SCIP database information

On March 18, ECHA issued a press release stating that, due to technical difficulties, it would take longer to publish the SCIP notifications received from industry on the ECHA website. ECHA pledged to announce the disclosure timeline as soon as possible to ensure transparent disclosure of hazardous substances in these products to consumers and waste handlers. The release also mentioned the addition of several new FAQs to the SCIP FAQ and the fact that the SCIP database had received over 7.5 million notifications from 3,600 companies as of mid-March.

2025-07-14

Changes to SVHC report format / New expression of SVHC test result

To whom may concern, First of all, on behalf of SGS C&P / RSTS is thankful for your selecting and using SGS’ service. Since ECHA has announced new SVHC substances every six months for more than ten years, the SVHC candidate list has accumulated to 211 items. Due to the length of the test items, and in order to make the report easier to read, the test data presentation method will be adjusted from April 1, 2021. In the future, only valuable items will be presented in the report, and a complete SVHC candidate list will be provided in the appendix at the end of the report.

2025-07-14

The 25th batch of SVHC recommendation list

On March 9, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECDA) announced the 25th batch of proposed SVHCs. This list will be open to public comment for 45 days. The agency will then review these comments and select appropriate items for inclusion on the SVHC Candidate List. Based on past experience, the vast majority of items on the proposed SVHCs are included on the Candidate List. Therefore, manufacturers are advised to proactively check their products for the following substances before exporting to the EU. Furthermore, for finished products containing SVHC Candidate List items at concentrations above 0.1% (w/w), the agency should be aware of the SCIP Article notification process and assist the EU duty holder in completing the i6z dossier submission. Name EC Number CAS Number Possible Applications 1,4-dioxane 204-661-8 123-91-1 Dewaxing of petroleum products, dye dispersants, dispersants for wood stains, solvents for oil-soluble dyes, metal surface treatment agents, etc. 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane1,3-diol (BMP) 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative/3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1-propanol (TMP)

2025-07-14

REACH-SVHC Candidate List Expands to 211 Items

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the 24th batch of two SVHC recommended list substances on its official website on September 1, 2020. The following two substances were officially included in the SVHC candidate list on January 19, 2021, and the number of items on the SVHC candidate list has increased to 211. Substance name EC No. CAS No. Date of inclusion Reason for inclusion Potential application scope Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether 205-594-7 143-24-8 19/01/2021 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Solvents for adhesives or fluxes, additives in coating production, lubricant-related applications in refrigerants, battery processes, etc. Dioctyltin dilaurate, stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy) derivs., and any other

2025-07-14

ECHA announces 5 SVHCs

Release date: 2024-01-24 On January 23, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced five substances of very high concern (SVHCs), and included five substances including 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol in the 30th batch of SVHC candidate list. So far, the total number of substances in the SVHC candidate list has increased to 240. Substance information Table 1. 30th batch of SVHC official substances Substance name, CAS number and reason for proposal Chemical structure Common use 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol (2,4,6-TTBP) CAS number: 732-26-3 Reproductive toxicity (Article 57(c)); Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) (Article 57(d)); Used as intermediates/reactants in processing, in the formulation of fuels and fuel additives, and in formulations for the maintenance or repair of automobiles and machinery, including lubricants and lubricants. 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol 2-[2-hydroxy-5-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]benzotriazole (UV-329) CAS No.: 3147-75-9 Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) (Article 57(e)

2025-07-08

ECHA announces two SVHC review substances

Release date: 2024-03-08 On March 1, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the public comment on two potential substances of very high concern (SVHCs). The public comment period will end on April 15, 2024. During this period, all stakeholders can submit comments to ECHA. If these two substances pass the review, they will be added to the official list of SVHC and become the 31st batch of SVHC substances. Material information Substance name, CAS number and reason for proposal Chemical structure Common uses Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide Diisopropyl peroxide CAS number: 80-43-3 Reproductive toxicity [Article 57(c)] Vulcanizing agent and crosslinking agent for natural rubber, synthetic rubber and polyethylene resin Triphenyl phosphate Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) CAS number: 115-86-6 Endocrine disrupting properties [Article 57(f)

2025-07-08

ECHA launches public consultation on proposals for harmonized classification and labelling of some chemical substances (CLH)

Published: 2024-03-25 On March 4, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for a range of chemical substances. The consultation period for each proposal will last 60 days. The details are shown in the table below. ECHA's CLH process aims to ensure consistency and transparency in chemical hazard information across Europe. The process involves assessing the hazard profile of chemical substances, proposing classification and labeling proposals, soliciting public comments, and ultimately reviewing and providing opinions by ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC). No. Substance name EC No. CAS No. Hazard classification for review Review start date 1. 1-Nitropropane 203-544-9 108-03-2 Carcinogenicity Germ cell mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Acute toxicity – Acute toxicity by inhalation – Acute toxicity by skin – Oral specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure February 19, 2024 2 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol 219-470

2025-07-08

ECHA announces one SVHC substance

Release date: 2024-05-28 On May 15, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added perfluorotripropylamine to the SVHC intended substances. It is currently in the stage of "the proposer preparing the dossier of the relevant substances" and is expected to be submitted before August 1, 2024. ECHA will subsequently launch a public consultation on the substance. During the public consultation period, all stakeholders can submit feedback to ECHA. ECHA will review the feedback submitted by the public. If the review is passed, the substance is expected to be officially added to the SVHC candidate list in December 2024. The REACH regulation stipulates that the notification obligation must be completed within 6 months after SVHC is included in the candidate list. The time is relatively tight for enterprises. It is recommended that enterprises pay attention to the risks of substances contained in research and development, procurement and other links as soon as possible and respond as soon as possible. Substance Information Substance Name, CAS Number and Proposal Reason Chemical Structure Common Uses PerfluamineCAS No.: 338-83-0vPvB (Article 57e) Anti-corrosion transmission fluid, dielectric insulation fluid, electronic components, device leak detection fluid Reference link: [Announcement Area]

2025-07-08

Attention! Another substance is proposed as an SVHC substance

Published: 2024-06-17 On June 7, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added triphenylphosphothioate to its list of intended SVHCs. To date, eight substances have been designated as intended SVHCs, all of which are in the "proponents preparing dossiers for the relevant substances" stage. Dossiers for triphenylphosphothioate, perfluorotripropylamine, and octamethyltrisiloxane are scheduled to be submitted by August 1, 2024. It is expected that ECHA will initiate a public review on these three substances in September 2024. During this period, all stakeholders can submit comments to ECHA. If the review is passed, these three substances will be officially added to the SVHC candidate list and become the 32nd batch of SVHC substances. REACH regulations stipulate that the obligation to report SVHC must be completed within 6 months after it is included in the candidate list. The time is relatively tight for companies. It is recommended that companies pay attention to the risks of substances in research and development, procurement and other links as soon as possible, and respond as soon as possible. The eight intended substances are as follows: Serial number Substance name Reason for proposal Use Remarks 1 (O,O,O-triphenyl) phosphorothioate O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate CAS number: 597-82-0 EC number:

2025-07-08

Preview! ECHA will focus on the classification, labeling and packaging of hazardous mixtures in products

Release Date: 2024-06-26 On June 17, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum announced the launch of a new EU-wide project (REF-14) aimed at checking whether hazardous mixtures in products on the market are correctly classified, labeled, and packaged to protect consumers and children from the hazards of chemicals. Key inspection areas: REF-14 project timeline: Preparations are expected to be completed in 2025; the inspection will officially begin in 2026. The pilot project focuses on only representatives. The forum decided that the pilot enforcement project will focus on regulating imported substances registered as Only Representatives (ORs), and will also focus on reviewing substances in mixtures. Enforcement officers will uncover regulatory evasion and potential fraud to ensure fair international competition. Verification information includes: whether registered tonnage is accurate; whether the OR has properly maintained importer records and fulfilled its safety data sheet obligations. To enhance transparency, the Forum has decided to conduct future stakeholder workshops via livestream, allowing the public to directly access the results and recommendations of enforcement projects and enhance understanding of compliance issues and enforcement progress. The Forum and its Biocidal Subgroup (BPRS) also provided detailed guidance on ongoing projects and reviewed the results of national enforcement activities. The most recent meeting was held from June 10 to 14, 2024, with the next scheduled for November 2024.

2025-07-08

EU REACH new regulations are coming, and the use of PFHxA substances will be restricted

Published: September 30, 2024. On September 20, 2024, the European Union published in its Official Journal the Restrictions of REACH Regulation (Annex 17), amending Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, adding Article 79 on the control of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances. The regulation will automatically become mandatory in Member States 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU. It is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has compiled a non-exhaustive list of PFHxA, its salts, and related substances. CTI Testing has launched a 10,000-item PFAS screening service covering the substances on the list to help companies address the new regulatory requirements. Substance Information: Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances: (a) compounds with a linear or branched C5F11-type perfluoropentyl group attached to a carbon atom; or (b) compounds with a linear or branched C6F13-type perfluorohexyl group. The following substances are not included: (a) C6F14; (b) C6F13-C(=O)OH, C6F13-C(=O)O-X' or C6F13-CF2-X' (where X' = any group, including salts); (c) any substance containing a C6F13-perfluoroalkyl group directly linked to an oxygen atom on a non-terminal carbon atom. Main restriction requirements REACH Annex XVII Item 79 Main limit requirements: PFHxA and its salts in homogeneous materials are less than 25ppb, PFH

2025-07-08

The SVHC list has been expanded to 242 items, with triphenyl phosphate now included.

Release time: 2024-11-04 On October 16, 2024, the official website of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the EU Member States Committee (MSC) agreed to identify triphenyl phosphate as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) because it has endocrine disrupting properties in the environment. ECHA will add the substance to the candidate list in early November, and the SVHC list will increase to 242 items. The information of the substance is as follows: Substance name Reason for addition Common uses Triphenyl phosphate Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) CAS No.: 115-86-6EC No.: 204-112-2 Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f)-Environment) Mainly used as a flame retardant plasticizer for engineering plastics and phenolic resin laminates; also used as a softener for synthetic rubber, a raw material for the manufacture of trimethyl phosphate, etc. Note: ECHA originally planned to identify triphenyl phosphate at the committee's June meeting to determine whether to add it to the candidate list. However, after consulting with committee members and the dossier submitters, ECHA decided to suspend the identification process because a large amount of new data on this substance was obtained before the meeting. The suspension ensured that the newly provided data was properly evaluated and considered in the SVHC identification process. Finally, at the October meeting, it was confirmed that the substance would be added to the list, and only the official announcement was awaited. Reference links: [MSC meeting information] [SVHC official website

2025-07-08

ECHA announces new direction for PFAS restriction measures

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) stated that the competent authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden (submitters of the PFAS proposal), along with ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), are continuing to review over 5,600 scientific and technical opinions received from third parties during 2023. These opinions will help the competent authorities gradually update and refine information on PFAS, including uses not specifically mentioned in the initial proposal, which will be incorporated into existing or new assessments. These include sealing applications, technical textiles, printing applications, and other medical applications such as pharmaceutical packaging and adjuvants. In addition to the full ban and time-limited ban initially outlined in the proposal, other restrictive measures are also under consideration. In particular, where there is evidence that the impact of a partial ban could exceed a reasonable socio-economic threshold, the continued production, placing on the market, or use of PFAS in these uses and sectors would be conditionally permitted. These alternatives include batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. The relevant authorities will assess the proportionality of each alternative and compare it with the initial two restriction options (full ban or time-limited ban). All of these updates will be incorporated into ECHA’s ongoing assessment and consideration of the proposal.

2025-07-08

Six more substances will be added to the SVHC list in the spring of 2025

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on December 16, 2024 that all six substances that were put on public comment in August were listed as substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and will be officially announced in January 2025. The following is information on the six substances that will be newly included in the SVHC list: 1 Substance name, reason for proposal, use, chemical structure 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid CAS number: 2156592-54-8; reproductive toxicity (Article 57c) used in hydraulic oils, lubricants, greases and metalworking fluids 2 Substance name, reason for proposal, use, chemical structure O,O,O-triphenyl phosphoro thioate (O,O,O-triphenyl) phosphorothioate CAS number: 597-82-0; PBT (Article 57d) used in lubricants, greases, hydraulic oils and metalworking fluids 3 Substance name, reason for proposal, use, chemical structure Octamethyltrisiloxane CAS No.: 107-51-7; vPvB (Article 57e) for washing and cleaning

2025-07-08

5 new SVHC items and 1 new SVHC item

On January 21, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) officially updated the SVHC candidate list, adding five substances to the SVHC candidate list and changing the substance entry of the 21st batch of SVHC candidate substances "Tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite (TNPP), of which 4-nonylphenol (branched and linear) (4-NP) content is greater than or equal to 0.1%" to "Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite". Note: Among the six substances previously reviewed, "Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite" was clarified in the review to be an endocrine disruptor to the environment, both in itself and when it contains more than 0.1% of "4-nonylphenol, branched and linear". Therefore, the original substance description "Tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite (TNPP) with 4-nonylphenol (branched and linear) (4-NP) content greater than or equal to 0.1%" was changed to "Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite". Item Original substance description Modified substance description Batch 21 SVHC substances Tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite (TNPP) with 4-nonylphenol (branched and linear) (4-NP) content greater than or equal to 0.1% Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite English name, reason for inclusion, use and chemical structure Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite

2025-07-08

ECHA announces three SVHC review substances

On February 28, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a public comment period on three potential substances of very high concern (SVHCs). The public comment period will end on April 14, 2025. During this period, all stakeholders can submit their comments to ECHA. If the three substances pass the review, they will be added to the official SVHC list and become the 33rd batch of SVHC substances. Substance Information Substance Name, CAS No., Reason for Inclusion Chemical Structure Common Uses 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane CAS No.: 17928-28-8 Reason for Inclusion: vPvB (Article 57e) Used in washing and cleaning products, car care products, paints and coatings, adhesives, cosmetics and personal care products Decamethyltetrasiloxane CAS No.: 141-62-8 Reason for Inclusion: vPvB (Article 57e) Used in washing and cleaning products, polishes and waxes, as well as cosmetics and personal care products Substance Name, CAS No., Reason for Inclusion, Common Uses, Chemical Structure Tetra(sodium/potassium)7-[(E)-

2025-07-08

REACH Annex XVII adds restrictions on DMAC and NEP

On June 3, 2025, the European Commission published in its Official Journal the amending Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 to Annex XVII (Restrictions, Annex 17) of the REACH Regulation, adding item 80, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC), and item 81, 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP), to Annex 17 of the REACH Regulation. The new provisions are as follows: Substance Information Restrictions 80. N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) N,N-dimethylacetamide CAS No.: 127-19-5 EC No.: 204-826-4 1. From December 23, 2026, the substance shall not be placed on the market in the form of a pure substance, as a component of other substances or in a mixture with a concentration of ≥ 0.3%, unless the manufacturer, importer and downstream user include in the relevant chemical safety report and safety data sheet (SDS) the derived no-effect levels (DNELs) related to worker exposure to DMAC, with a long-term inhalation exposure of 13 mg/m3 and a long-term dermal exposure of 1.8 mg/kg body weight/day. 2. From 202

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