ECHA published highlights from its Member State Committee (MSC) October meeting stating the MSC agreed to identify 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) as an SVHC. This is a key procedural step in the SVHC identification process and can precede future Candidate List inclusion, affecting future Article 33/Article 7(2) obligations once/if included on the Candidate List.
ECHA’s Candidate List table pages display an official transition notice indicating that regulatory list information is moving to the ECHA CHEM platform, while the legacy Candidate List dataset/table will continue to be kept up to date until July 2026 to support a smooth transition. This is compliance-relevant operational guidance: teams relying on the legacy Candidate List endpoints for SVHC screening (e.g., Article 33 communication workflows and internal substance monitoring) should plan and validate migration of bookmarks, integrations, and data pulls to ECHA CHEM, while noting the legacy table remains maintained only through July 2026.
ECHA issued Decision D(2025)4165-DC confirming identification of certain substances as SVHCs and stating that ECHA shall publish and update the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025; the decision takes effect from 25 June 2025. The decision text cited in the research identifies, among others, Reactive Brown 51 (Repr. 1B; Article 57(c)) and the siloxanes 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane and decamethyltetrasiloxane (vPvB; Article 57(e)). For compliance teams, this triggers standard Candidate List obligations (e.g., article communication and SCIP where applicable) from the inclusion/publication date stated in the decision.
ECHA published/updated the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025 to add three substances identified as SVHCs: Reactive Brown 51 (Article 57(c), toxic for reproduction), 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (M3T) (Article 57(e), vPvB), and decamethyltetrasiloxane (Article 57(e), vPvB). This Candidate List expansion affects SVHC-related compliance duties such as supply chain communication and SVHC tracking for mixtures/articles.
ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding three hazardous chemicals (Candidate List total reported by ECHA as 250 entries, noting some entries are groups). This triggers key downstream REACH obligations for supply-chain compliance teams, including Article 33 communication duties for articles containing listed SVHCs above 0.1% w/w, potential article notification duties to ECHA (within six months where conditions apply), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updates for EU/EEA suppliers of substances/mixtures. It also supports SCIP notification obligations under the Waste Framework Directive where applicable (articles with SVHCs >0.1% w/w).
On June 25, 2025, ECHA added three substances to the SVHC Candidate List: (1) Reactive Brown 51 (EC 466-490-7) identified as toxic for reproduction; (2) 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (EC 241-867-7, CAS 17928-28-8) identified as vPvB; and (3) decamethyltetrasiloxane (EC 205-491-7, CAS 141-62-8) identified as vPvB. Companies have immediate communication obligations under Article 33 and SCIP notification requirements for articles containing these substances above 0.1%.
ECHA Decision D(2025)4165-DC (Helsinki, 13 June 2025) identifies three substances as SVHCs and specifies they shall be included in the REACH Candidate List; the Candidate List update is to be published on 25 June 2025 and the decision takes effect from 25 June 2025. This triggers downstream SVHC Candidate List obligations (e.g., Article 33 communication duties for articles containing listed SVHCs above relevant thresholds, and other supply-chain compliance actions). Substances named in the decision: Reactive Brown 51 (Repr. 1B; Art. 57(c)); 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (vPvB; Art. 57(e)); Decamethyltetrasiloxane (vPvB; Art. 57(e)).
On 13 June 2025, ECHA issued decision D(2025)4165-DC identifying Tetra(sodium/potassium) 7-[(E)-{2-acetamido-4-[(E)-4-{[4-chloro-6-({2-[(4-fluoro-6-{[4-(vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]amino}-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]... (EC 466-490-7) as a substance of very high concern for inclusion in the REACH Candidate List. The public commenting period ended on 14 April 2025 with no comments received opposing the SVHC identification. This complex fluorinated organic compound is used in industrial applications including as a resin curing agent. Companies placing articles containing this SVHC on the EU market above 0.1% w/w are subject to REACH Article 33 communication obligations.
ECHA Weekly (28 May 2025) reports new intentions to identify substances as SVHCs under REACH and indicates an upcoming ad hoc SVHC consultation to support potential SVHC identification of 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE). The weekly item also lists intentions for 4,4'-methylenediphenol and for 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (bisphenol AF) and its salts. Compliance teams should treat this as an early warning for potential future Candidate List additions and prepare to participate in consultation(s) and begin substance-in-articles/supply-chain impact screening.
ECHA’s weekly update reports receipt of new intentions to identify substances as SVHCs (including DBDPE, BPAF and its salts, and 4,4'-methylenediphenol) and indicates plans for an ad hoc SVHC consultation to support potential SVHC identification (not yet a Candidate List inclusion). This is an upstream SVHC pipeline signal for companies to start screening supply chains and preparing substance-identification dossier monitoring and potential downstream Candidate List obligations.
ECHA signaled, via its ECHA Weekly update, new intentions to identify substances as SVHCs and indicated it would organise an ad hoc SVHC consultation to facilitate potential SVHC identification (including DBDPE). This is a pipeline/process announcement relevant for early SVHC horizon scanning and supply chain impact assessment ahead of any Candidate List inclusion decisions.
ECHA Weekly (28 May 2025) reports receipt of new intentions to identify substances as SVHCs, including DBDPE, and states ECHA will organise an ad hoc SVHC consultation to support potential SVHC identification of DBDPE. The item provides a planned consultation launch date (27 June 2025) and deadline (11 August 2025). Compliance teams should monitor the intention/consultation pipeline for potential future Candidate List additions and prepare internal substance tracking and supplier engagement for listed substances.
ECHA Weekly (28 May 2025) reported new intentions to identify certain substances as SVHCs and announced plans for an ad hoc SVHC consultation related to DBDPE (1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene]). The item included expected consultation timing (expected launch 27 June 2025; deadline 11 August 2025) and expected submission months for additional SVHC intention dossiers. Compliance teams can use this as an early SVHC pipeline signal to prepare for potential Candidate List impacts and to engage during consultation.
ECHA Weekly (28 May 2025) reports new intentions received to identify substances as SVHCs under REACH Article 59, including 4,4'-methylenediphenol, BPAF and its salts, and DBDPE. The item also indicates an ad hoc SVHC consultation planned for DBDPE (launch planned 27 June 2025, with a stated deadline of 11 August 2025). This is an early-warning, pre-listing pipeline development relevant for companies tracking potential future Candidate List additions and preparing supply chain and product compliance assessments.
ECHA Weekly (28 May 2025) reported receipt of new intentions to identify substances as SVHC and outlined an expected ad hoc SVHC consultation timeline to support possible SVHC identification (not a Candidate List addition itself). This is compliance-relevant early warning for companies using or placing these substances on the EU market, enabling proactive supply-chain screening and dossier monitoring before potential Candidate List inclusion.
ECHA published a final screening report (Final v1, dated 7 May 2025) assessing whether use of tetraethyllead (a substance subject to authorisation under REACH Annex XIV, Entry 55) in articles could trigger the need for an Annex XV restriction dossier under REACH Article 69(2). After screening available information sources (including registrations, authorisation applications, notifications of SVHCs in articles, SCIP, and other sources), ECHA reported it found no information indicating tetraethyllead is present in articles placed on the EU market, and therefore concluded there is currently no need to prepare an Annex XV restriction dossier. Compliance teams managing legacy Annex XIV substances should note ECHA’s documented conclusion and monitor for new evidence that could reopen Article 69(2) considerations.
ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List by adding five substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and updating one existing Candidate List entry (Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite) to reflect endocrine-disrupting properties (environment), including when it contains ≥0.1% w/w 4-nonylphenol. This triggers downstream REACH Candidate List duties for supply chains (e.g., Article 33 communication for articles above 0.1% w/w, potential Article 7(2) notifications where applicable, and SDS updates for substances/mixtures supplied in the EU/EEA) and supports SCIP notification considerations for articles containing SVHCs above 0.1% w/w.
ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List (Article 59) by adding five substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and updating one existing entry (Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite) to reflect endocrine-disrupting properties, including a condition referencing presence of ≥0.1% w/w 4-nonylphenol (branched and linear). Candidate List updates trigger downstream supply-chain obligations for articles and substances/mixtures, including Article 33 communication duties when SVHCs are present in articles above 0.1% w/w and potential Article 7(2) notification obligations for EU producers/importers of articles (within six months of listing).
ECHA published the 32nd update of the REACH Candidate List on 21 January 2025, adding 5 new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). The added substances include: Perfluamine (EC 206-420-2, CAS 338-83-0) - vPvB; O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate (EC 209-909-9, CAS 597-82-0) - PBT; Octamethyltrisiloxane (EC 203-497-4, CAS 107-51-7) - vPvB; Reaction mass of triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives (EC 421-820-9, CAS 192268-65-8) - PBT; and 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid (EC 701-118-1, CAS 2156592-54-8) - Toxic for reproduction. The Candidate List now includes 247 SVHCs. Companies have immediate communication obligations under Article 33 of REACH for articles containing these substances above 0.1% w/w.
ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List (SVHC) by adding five substances and updating one existing entry. The updated entry (tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite) was revised to clarify scope in relation to endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment), including when it contains ≥0.1% w/w 4-nonylphenol (branched and linear). This triggers standard REACH Candidate List downstream obligations for EU supply chains (e.g., Article 33 communication for SVHCs in articles >0.1% w/w; Article 7(2) notification obligations for article producers/importers where applicable; SDS updates for substances/mixtures).