The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the REACH Candidate List on 14 June 2023. Two Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list due to their hazardous properties.

The Candidate List of SVHC for substances that may require authorization in the future, now contains 235 substances that may cause harm to human health or the environment.

Amongst other requirements, companies are required to fulfil their legal obligations by communicating the presence of those substances in articles above a concentration of 0.1 % (weight by weight) within the supply chain and ensuring the safe use of the chemicals concerned. Since 5 January 2021, the information must also be provided via ECHA's SCIP database.

We would be pleased to help you identify your individual REACH obligations, including those with respect to SCIP.

Link to website: https://echa.europa.eu/de/-/echa-adds-two-hazardous-chemicals-to-candidate-list