On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added three hazardous chemicals to its Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH regulation. This update brings the total number of entries on the list to 250.
The three new substances have been included based on their toxicity. This update aims to ensure that companies manage the risks associated with these chemicals and provide information on their safe use to customers and consumers.
Newly added substances:
- 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
- Decamethyltetrasiloxane
- Tetra(sodium/potassium) 7-[(E)-{2-acetamido-4-[(E)-(4-{[4-chloro-6-({2-[(4-fluoro-6-{[4-(vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]amino}-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl]amino}-5-sulfonato-1-naphthyl)diazenyl]-5-methoxyphenyl}diazenyl]-1,3,6-naphthalenetrisulfonate (Reactive Brown 51)
Two of these substances are classified as very persistent and very bioaccumulative, meaning they remain in the environment for a long time and accumulate in living organisms. These are commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products, and automotive care products.
The third substance is classified as toxic for reproduction, posing risks to fertility and fetal development. It is typically used in textile treatment products and dyes.
Under REACH, suppliers of articles containing an SVHC in concentrations above 0.1% (weight by weight) are required to provide safety data sheets and safe use instructions to customers and consumers. Substances added to the Candidate List may eventually be included in the Authorisation List, meaning companies will need to apply for authorisation from the European Commission to continue using them.
ComplianceXL provides expert knowledge and consulting services on hazardous substances added to the Candidate List. We support companies in managing compliance with EU regulations and help maintain up-to-date supplier certificates and declarations as part of a robust compliance data management strategy.
FAQs:
1. What industries are most affected?
Industries most impacted include cosmetics and personal care, textiles and dyes, and automotive and lubricants.
2. What should companies do after a substance is added to the Candidate List
They should check for the substance in their products, update safety information, notify ECHA if needed, and prepare for possible authorisation requirements.
