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ECHA updates SVHC Candidate List (data access transition notice: legacy Candidate List dataset maintained until July 2026; ECHA CHEM is primary access point)
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.
ECHA adds n-hexane and bisphenol AF (and its salts) to the REACH SVHC Candidate List (total 253 entries)
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.
ECHA SVHC intentions registry updated (pipeline tracker shows last updated 4 Feb 2026)
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).
European Commission notifies draft standardisation request to CEN for precast concrete products requiring EN 15804:2012+A2:2019+AC:2021-based product category rules for environmental sustainability characteristics
The European Commission (DG GROW) issued a notification under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 containing a draft standardisation request (draft Commission Implementing Decision text) to CEN for precast concrete products. The draft explicitly calls for harmonised standards to enumerate essential characteristics related to environmental sustainability and to establish product category rules enabling whole life-cycle analysis and performance declaration, referencing EN 15804:2012+A2:2019+AC:2021 and horizontal standards under Mandate M/350. For EPD/EN 15804 compliance planning, this indicates the direction of future harmonised standards that will embed EN 15804-style EPD methods/data into CPR compliance for the precast concrete product family. Monitor this draft through its adoption and subsequent CEN standard development, as it can drive future mandatory environmental declaration content for affected construction products.
BIS removes Cambodia from Country Group D:5 arms embargo list
BIS removed Cambodia from Country Group D:5 (U.S. Arms Embargoed Countries) to conform with the State Department's November 7, 2025 removal of Cambodia from ITAR §126.1. Cambodia remains in Country Group D:1 (National Security concerns), and military end-user restrictions under §§744.21 and 744.22 remain in effect. This reflects renewed U.S.-Cambodia defense cooperation.
ECHA updates Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (last updated 4 Feb 2026)
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 updates REACH SVHC Candidate List: n-hexane and BPAF added (list total reaches 253)
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 Candidate List dataset transition: legacy Candidate List table to be kept up to date until July 2026 while ECHA CHEM becomes primary source
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 updates Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (last updated 4 Feb 2026)
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 updates Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (page shows last updated 4 February 2026)
ECHA’s Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome indicates it was last updated on 4 February 2026. This is a process-tracking update (pipeline visibility) rather than a Candidate List inclusion itself, but it is relevant for compliance monitoring because it signals potential upcoming SVHC identification dossiers that may later drive Candidate List additions (and downstream Article 33/SCIP and Article 7(2) notification impacts if substances are eventually listed).
ECHA Candidate List data migration: Candidate List regulatory information available in ECHA CHEM; legacy dataset maintained until July 2026
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 Candidate List dataset transition notice: information available in ECHA CHEM; legacy dataset maintained until July 2026
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 refreshes the Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (last updated 4 Feb 2026)
ECHA’s Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome shows an update (last updated 4 February 2026), reflecting the current status of SVHC identification intentions (e.g., intentions marked withdrawn or progressed). This is SVHC-relevant operational guidance for compliance and regulatory intelligence teams because it provides an official forward-looking view of substances that may be proposed for SVHC identification, supporting proactive supply-chain risk screening and substance substitution planning.
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).
ECHA identifies 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts and n-hexane as SVHCs and updates the Candidate List (effective 4 Feb 2026)
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 confirms Candidate List dataset remains the authentic reference during transition to ECHA CHEM; legacy Candidate List table maintained until July 2026
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 SVHC intentions registry notes continued availability during transition to ECHA CHEM (last updated 4 Feb 2026)
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 Member State Committee meeting highlights indicate two substances will be added to the REACH SVHC Candidate List in February 2026 (n-hexane and BPAF)
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 updates Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (pipeline tracker)
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 updates Candidate List dataset transition notice: legacy Candidate List dataset to be kept up to date until July 2026 while ECHA CHEM becomes primary source
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.