On February 28, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation for the 33rd update of the Candidate List under REACH authorization. Norway and Sweden have proposed the inclusion of three new substances. Stakeholders can submit their comments until April 14, 2025.
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) are identified based on their hazardous properties. This identification process is open for public consultation, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback on dossiers submitted by EU Member States or ECHA.
In this update, three substances have been proposed for SVHC classification due to their classification as very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) and their toxicity for reproduction:
- 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)
Impact of SVHC Listing
If a substance is designated as an SVHC, it is added to the Candidate List and may later be included in the Authorisation List. Once listed for authorization, its use is prohibited unless companies apply for and obtain permission from the European Commission.
Obligations for companies include:
- Suppliers of articles containing an SVHC above 0.1% w/w must inform customers and consumers about its safe use and provide a safety data sheet.
- Importers and manufacturers must notify ECHA within six months of a substance’s inclusion in the Candidate List if it is present in their articles.
If the Member State Committee (MSC) approves the nomination of these three substances, the SVHC count will increase from 247 to 250 by mid-2025.
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FAQs:
1.What is an SVHC?
A Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) is a chemical that poses significant risks to human health or the environment, requiring regulatory attention under REACH.
2.How can I participate in the consultation?
Stakeholders can submit feedback on the proposed substances during the consultation period. Detailed information, including the proposals and supporting documents, is available on the ECHA website.
