Six New SVHCs Proposed by ECHA : Implications for Compliance and Industry Impact
In August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on a proposal to add six new substances to the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List under the EU REACH Regulation. If approved, the number of entries on the Candidate List would reach 247, increasing obligations for affected industries. The consultation, […]
REACH SVHC Candidate List: Newly Added Substances and Their Significance
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new hazardous chemicals in its 30th update of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Candidate List, bringing the total to 240 SVHC entries. This underscores the importance of effectively managing the risks associated with these substances and underscores the commitment to enhancing chemical safety. […]
Anticipated Expansion of REACH SVHC List to Reach 240 Substances
Keeping up with the most recent developments is crucial when it comes to chemical safety and regulatory compliance. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Candidate List 30th update started by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) lately. Within the European Union’s chemical regulation framework, the REACH Candidate List is an essential tool. It performs […]
Deciphering REACH: Annex 14, Annex 17, and SVHC Distinctions
To oversee and manage the utilization of chemicals in the European Union (EU), the EU established the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) legislation. Enacted on June 1, 2007, REACH aims to ensure a high standard of protection for both the environment and public health while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness of the European […]
ECHA proposes to add 9 new chemicals as SVHC
Change is in the air again with ECHA proposing to add nine more substances to SVHC, if approved the number of SVHC will increase from 224 to 233. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched the public consultation for the 28th update of the REACH Candidate List on 2 September 2022. The public consultation will end […]
ECHA adds a new substance to REACH SVHC
On 10th June, 2022, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one more substance to its list of SVHC candidates, which was updated from 223 to 224. The newly added substance to candidate list is N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide (CAS-924-42-5) which is mainly a carcinogen as well as Mutagen. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide is generally found as intermediate compound in thermoplastic […]
Turkey REACH and its Implications
Turkey REACH law is like EU REACH and requires the companies to pre-register (by 31 Dec 2020) and register (31 Dec 2023) substances (on their own, in mixtures or in articles) manufactured in Turkey or imported into Turkey with volumes equal to or above 1 ton per year. This is called as KKDIK. KKDIK stands […]
ECHA publishes SCIP data
ECHA has released the first public database of SCIP, which contains the results of testing on substances of very high concern. The SCIP database is a comprehensive and systematic compilation of chemical information on substances including potential adverse effects. This SCIP database allows consumers to be informed about their products and facilitates recycling and reusing […]
Did you know ECHA added 2 new substances to SVHC?
European Union (EU) added 2 additional substances to its REACH SVHC list as on 19th January 2021 and the total number of SVHCs is now 211 substances. This addition is continuation to the publication consultation conducted between September 2020 and October 2020.REACH, REACH SVHC, REACH 211, REACH Update, ECHA REACH, EU REACH Update, NEW REACH […]
REACH SVHC Candidate list updated
European Chemical Agency, ECHA has updated the candidate list of substance of very high concern for authorisation, in accordance with Article 59(10) of REACH regulation Annex XIV. On 25th June 2020, below 4 new chemicals added to SVHC list, making it from 205 to 209. 1-vinylimidazoleCAS: 1072-63-5Reason: Toxic for reproduction as per Article 57 (c).Found […]