ECHA Opens Consultation on 13th Draft Recommendation for Annex XIV Inclusion

ECHA has published its 13th draft recommendation proposing four substances for inclusion in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List): Bumetrizole (UV-326, EC 223-445-4), 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (UV-329, EC 221-573-5), Triphenyl phosphate (TPP, EC 204-112-2), and 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one (Photoinitiator 379, EC 438-340-0). These substances are proposed for vPvB, endocrine disruptor, and reproductive toxicity properties. Public consultation closes 2 May 2026. Companies in plastics, coatings, adhesives, packaging, and printing industries should assess supply chain exposure and consider submitting comments.