ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List on 21 January 2025 by adding five new substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and updating one existing Candidate List entry. This Candidate List update triggers downstream REACH SVHC obligations for supply chains, including Article 33 communication duties for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w, potential Article 7(2) notifications for EU producers/importers of articles (where applicable), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) update expectations for suppliers of listed substances/mixtures. Companies placing articles on the EU market should reassess SVHC content, update customer/consumer communications, and review SCIP-related obligations where relevant.
ECHA Decision D(2023)8585-DC (signed 19 Dec 2023) states ECHA will publish and update the REACH Candidate List of SVHCs on 23 Jan 2024. The decision identifies multiple substances to be included on that date (e.g., 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol; Bumetrizole; oligomerisation and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol; and 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol), and also updates the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate to reflect additional intrinsic properties of concern. Compliance teams should ensure SVHC screening lists and article-level communication/notification processes reflect the updated Candidate List as of 23 Jan 2024 and capture the updated hazard basis for dibutyl phthalate where it affects internal declarations and customer communications.