Latest Developments in EU REACH: Updates on SVHC, Registration, and CLH Proposals

ECHA Proposes to Add 6 SVHC to Candidate List

On August 30, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed adding six chemicals to the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). These are:

• 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid (CAS: 2156592-54-8)

• O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate (CAS: 597-82-0)

• Octamethyltrisiloxane (CAS: 107-51-7)

• Perfluamine (CAS: 338-83-0)

• Reaction mass of triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives (CAS: 192268-65-8)

• Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite

Up to October 14, 2024, ECHA will be accepting public comments on these nominees. Feedback from stakeholders is requested, and it will help determine whether or not they are classified as SVHC. 

Further details are provided in the table below:

Further Information

Upcoming Approval for REACH Registration Testing Proposals for 22 Substances

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published testing plans for 22 chemicals on August 22, 2024, and asked for public feedback by a given date.

In order to determine if additional testing for chemicals that are listed under REACH laws is necessary, this public consultation procedure is essential. Registrants are obliged to submit a testing proposal prior to initiating the tests mandated by Annexes IX and X (for registration quantities of 100-1000 tonnes/year and beyond 1000 tonnes/year). ECHA will finalize the testing standards based on input from stakeholders and substance attributes after the public consultation period. This input aids in improving safety evaluations and modifying testing procedures as necessary. In order to guarantee chemical safety and advance environmentally friendly business practices, registrants are then required to carry out these tests and update their safety data.

The European compounds Agency (ECHA) opened public comments for a 60-day period on August 19, 2024, with the goal of harmonizing the categorization and labeling of two compounds.

By including hazard evaluations, suggested classifications, public input, and final assessments by ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), the CLH process seeks to standardize hazard information throughout Europe.