ECHA updates REACH Candidate List: two SVHCs added (total 253 entries)

On 4 February 2026, ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) by adding two new entries, increasing the list to 253 entries. The added SVHCs are n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) and 4,4’-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (commonly referenced as bisphenol AF/BPAF and its salts in secondary sources). Candidate List inclusion triggers downstream compliance obligations for suppliers and article producers/importers (e.g., Article 33 communication duty for articles containing SVHCs >0.1% w/w; Article 7(2) notification to ECHA for qualifying articles; and SDS updates for substances/mixtures, where applicable).