ECHA is transitioning REACH regulatory datasets (including the SVHC Candidate List and SVHC identification information) to its new public database, ECHA CHEM. ECHA states that the Candidate List published on its website is the only “authentic version” and that it will keep the legacy Candidate List dataset/page up to date until July 2026 to support the transition. Compliance teams should update monitoring and integrations (e.g., bookmarks, automated checks, supplier communication references) to include ECHA CHEM while continuing to rely on ECHA’s Candidate List as the authoritative legal reference during the transition period.
ECHA’s Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome indicates that SVHC identification process information has been available in ECHA CHEM since 16 September 2025 and that the registry list will continue to be maintained “for the time being.” The page shows a “Last updated 04 February 2026” date, signaling ongoing upkeep of the SVHC pipeline tracker. Compliance teams can use this as an authoritative reference for monitoring SVHC intentions/consultations/outcomes during the ECHA CHEM transition.
ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List (SVHC) by adding two new entries: (1) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) identified under Article 57(f) (human health; STOT RE), and (2) 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (bisphenol AF and its salts) identified under Article 57(c) (toxic for reproduction). The Candidate List total increased to 253 entries. This update triggers standard REACH Candidate List compliance actions, including Article 33 communication for articles containing listed SVHCs >0.1% w/w, potential Article 7(2) notifications for article producers/importers where conditions are met, and SDS updates for substances/mixtures supplied in the EU/EEA.
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).
ECHA indicates that Candidate List regulatory information is available via the ECHA CHEM platform and that the Candidate List dataset in its current/legacy location will be maintained until July 2026 as part of the transition. This is a platform/data-access change (not a change in SVHC legal obligations), but it impacts compliance monitoring workflows that rely on Candidate List datasets and links to substance detail pages.
ECHA communicated that regulatory information for the REACH SVHC Candidate List is available via ECHA CHEM and that the legacy Candidate List dataset location will continue to be maintained until July 2026 to support users during the transition. Compliance teams relying on Candidate List datasets/URLs for screening, Article 33 communication, and SVHC-in-articles processes should update internal references and data pipelines to ensure continuity during and after the transition period.
ECHA’s official “Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome” (the pipeline tracker for planned/ongoing SVHC identifications under Annex XV leading potentially to Candidate List additions) indicates it was last updated on 04 February 2026. While this is not itself a legal SVHC listing change, it is an authoritative process update used by compliance teams as an early-warning signal for upcoming Candidate List activity (intention → dossier → consultation → MSC opinion → identification).
ECHA’s Candidate List table page includes a transition notice stating that Candidate List regulatory information is available in ECHA CHEM and that ECHA will maintain the legacy Candidate List dataset at the current location up to date until July 2026. This affects compliance monitoring workflows (e.g., automated screening/data pulls) by signaling a change in the authoritative data access point and a defined transition window for the legacy dataset.
ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) on 4 February 2026 by adding two new entries: (1) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) identified under Article 57(f) for specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure, and (2) 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (group entry, commonly referred to as BPAF and its salts), identified under Article 57(c) (toxic for reproduction). The update increases the Candidate List total to 253 entries. Compliance teams should assess impacts on Article 33 communication duties for articles containing these SVHCs and update SVHC screening and supplier declarations accordingly.
ECHA adopted a decision to update the REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) on 4 February 2026, identifying two substances as SVHCs meeting Article 57 criteria: (1) 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (toxic for reproduction; Article 57(c)) and (2) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) (specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure; Article 57(f) human health). Candidate List inclusion triggers downstream REACH SVHC obligations for suppliers (e.g., communication duties for articles when SVHC >0.1% w/w under Article 33 and potential Article 7 notification duties where applicable).
ECHA refreshed the “Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome” (pipeline tracker for planned/ongoing SVHC identification via Annex XV dossiers), showing a last-updated date of 04 February 2026. This registry provides early visibility into substances that may later proceed to SVHC identification and potential Candidate List inclusion, supporting proactive monitoring and consultation planning for downstream impacts (e.g., Article 33 supply-chain communications and potential future SCIP-related implications if substances are later listed).
ECHA’s Candidate List table pages include a transition notice indicating Candidate List regulatory information is available in ECHA CHEM and that ECHA will keep the legacy Candidate List dataset/table up to date until July 2026. This affects compliance operations that rely on the legacy Candidate List table for SVHC screening, Article 33 communication workflows, and system integrations; teams should plan to validate and, if needed, migrate data sourcing to ECHA CHEM while maintaining continuity during the parallel-run period.
ECHA indicates that regulatory information on the REACH SVHC Candidate List is available in the ECHA CHEM database, and that ECHA will continue maintaining the legacy Candidate List dataset (Candidate List table page) up to date until July 2026 as part of the transition. For compliance teams, this is an operational/data-access update: systems that scrape or reference the legacy Candidate List table should plan for the transition to ECHA CHEM and ensure list-monitoring workflows remain uninterrupted through and after the July 2026 transition timeframe.
ECHA updated its official "Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome" (page shows last updated 04 Feb 2026). While not a Candidate List change itself, this is an official process/status tracking update used by compliance teams to monitor forthcoming SVHC identification dossiers and their progression through the REACH Article 59 process.
ECHA’s official REACH Candidate List table shows n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) added to the Candidate List with date of inclusion 04-Feb-2026, identified as an SVHC under Article 57(f) (human health) for specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure (STOT RE). This addition triggers downstream REACH Candidate List obligations for supply chains (e.g., Article 33 communication for articles, and related SVHC information management).
ECHA’s Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (the official pipeline/status tracker for planned SVHC identification work) is indicated in the research as updated on 4 February 2026. This does not itself add substances to the Candidate List, but it is a compliance-relevant tracking update because it signals potential upcoming SVHC identifications that could later trigger Article 33 communication and related downstream duties once substances are included on the Candidate List.
ECHA refreshed the ‘Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome’ (page shows “Last updated 04 February 2026”), reflecting the current status of SVHC identification intentions and outcomes (e.g., entries marked as withdrawn/identified). While not a Candidate List inclusion itself, this update is directly relevant to REACH SVHC monitoring because it signals changes in the SVHC identification pipeline that compliance teams track for upcoming Candidate List proposals and consultations.
ECHA’s official REACH Candidate List table shows n-hexane included on the Candidate List with date of inclusion 04-Feb-2026. The listing indicates the SVHC identification basis under REACH Article 57(f) (equivalent level of concern) related to human health (specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure). This triggers downstream REACH SVHC compliance duties (e.g., Article 33 communication for articles containing the SVHC above 0.1% w/w and related supply-chain information management).
ECHA’s Member State Committee (MSC) meeting highlights indicate that ECHA will add two substances to the REACH Candidate List in February 2026, as reflected by secondary sources as occurring on 4 February 2026. The substances referenced are n-hexane (identified as SVHC on an ‘equivalent level of concern’ basis) and 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (often referred to as BPAF in secondary sources). Candidate List inclusion is significant for compliance teams because it triggers downstream REACH SVHC obligations for articles and substances/mixtures where applicable (e.g., Article 33 communication duties and potential Article 7(2) notification considerations), and typically drives immediate supply-chain data collection and product screening workflows.
ECHA communications indicate that Candidate List regulatory information is available via the ECHA CHEM platform and that the legacy Candidate List dataset/table will continue to be maintained only until July 2026 to support the transition. This is operationally relevant for REACH SVHC compliance teams that rely on the Candidate List as the authoritative source for SVHC status (e.g., Article 33 communication, supplier declarations, internal substance screening evidence capture) and may need to update SOPs, bookmarks, and any automated data pulls to point to ECHA CHEM endpoints before the transition deadline.