A public consultation regarding the addition of three SVHCs to the Candidate List is being planned by ECHA. 

The following chemicals have recently been proposed for identification as substances of very high concern (SVHCs) by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): 

An ad hoc SVHC public consultation is being planned by ECHA to facilitate the possible designation of DBDPE as an SVHC. This will help with the restriction work on brominated flame retardants and coincide with the deadline for a potential transfer of the material to Annex VI of the CLP Regulation by a delegated act.  

It is anticipated that the public consultation will begin on June 27, 2025, and conclude on August 11, 2025.  

A substance’s hazard characteristics serve as the basis for the SVHC identification. We especially welcome comments on: 

• The identity of the substance (i.e. on the substance name/EC number/CAS number/molecular structure etc.) 

• PBT or vPvB properties and on properties giving rise to an equivalent level of concern. 

Consequences of inclusion on the SVHC List 

A chemical is added to the Candidate List for Authorization after being determined to be an SVHC. Suppliers of products with SVHC concentrations more than 0.1% are required by EU REACH Regulations to give downstream the following information: It is anticipated that the public consultation will begin on June 27, 2025, and conclude on August 11, 2025. 

• Provide SDS to downstream if the concentration of SVHC on its own or in preparations exceeds 0.1% 

• Provide safety use instruction to downstream recipient if the concentration of SVHC in products exceeds 0.1%. This equivalent information should be supplied to consumers within 45 days when requested. 

EU manufacturers, importers or only representative (OR) of SVHC shall notify ECHA if: 

• The substance is present in those articles in quantities totalling over one tonne per producer or importer per year; 

• The substance is present in those articles above a concentration of 0.1 % weight by weight (w/w). 

There are currently 247 entries on the SVHC list, some of which are chemical groupings, increasing the total number of impacted substances. A substance’s hazard characteristics serve as the basis for the SVHC identification. 

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