ECHA updates REACH SVHC Candidate List: n-hexane and bisphenol AF (BPAF) added (inclusion date 04-Feb-2026)

ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to include two new entries with an inclusion date of 04-Feb-2026: (1) n-hexane (identified under REACH Article 57(f) – equivalent level of concern; noted as specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure) and (2) 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (commonly referenced as bisphenol AF and its salts; identified as toxic for reproduction under Article 57(c)). Candidate List inclusion can immediately trigger downstream obligations for suppliers and article producers/importers (e.g., REACH Articles 33 communication, and potential Article 7 notification considerations depending on circumstances), so compliance teams should update SVHC screening and supplier communication workflows accordingly.