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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.
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.
ECHA Candidate List table shows n-hexane included as SVHC (date of inclusion: 4 February 2026) with Article 57(f) basis
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 added n-hexane to the REACH Candidate List (SVHC)
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 adds n-hexane and bisphenol AF (and its salts) to the REACH SVHC Candidate List (total 253 entries)
On 4 February 2026, ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) by adding two new entries: (1) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3), identified under REACH Article 57(f) (human health) due to specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure; and (2) 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (group entry including bisphenol AF and salts), identified under REACH Article 57(c) (toxic for reproduction). The Candidate List total increased to 253 entries. Compliance teams should assess impacts on downstream REACH SVHC obligations triggered by Candidate List inclusion, including Article 33 communication obligations for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w, Article 7(2) notification duties for SVHCs in articles (within six months of inclusion date as described by ECHA), and ensuring SDS are updated when supplying the substances as such or in mixtures. The official Candidate List table serves as the authoritative record of inclusion and entry details.
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 Candidate List legacy dataset transition notice: Candidate List information available in ECHA CHEM; legacy dataset maintained until July 2026
ECHA indicates that regulatory information for the Candidate List is available in its ECHA CHEM database and that the legacy Candidate List dataset/location will be maintained until July 2026 to support a smooth transition. Compliance and data-management teams relying on automated retrieval or integrations with the legacy Candidate List table should plan and validate updates to their data pipelines and internal SVHC tracking tools to ensure continuity ahead of the July 2026 endpoint.
ECHA Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome updated (pipeline/status tracker)
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 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).
European Commission issues draft standardisation request for precast concrete products requiring EN 15804+A2-aligned environmental sustainability characteristics and PCR development
The European Commission (DG GROW) published a draft standardisation request (standardisation mandate) addressed to CEN to revise/draft harmonised standards for precast concrete products under the Construction Products Regulation framework. The draft explicitly links environmental sustainability essential characteristics to lifecycle assessment and Product Category Rules (PCRs) and references EN 15804:2012+A2:2019+AC:2021 as the methodological basis for environmental declarations in this context. The document includes a feedback deadline (3 March 2026) and indicates intended target dates (e.g., annex tables referencing 30 Oct 2026) for delivery/adoption of standards. For EPD/EN 15804 compliance teams (especially construction product manufacturers), this is an early but actionable signal that future harmonised product standards may embed EN 15804-aligned environmental declaration mechanics (via PCRs and required indicators) into EU product documentation (e.g., DoP/DoPC workflows) once finalized and implemented.
ECHA refreshes the Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome (pipeline tracker)
ECHA updated its public “Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome”, which tracks Member State/Agency intentions and progress for identifying substances as SVHCs prior to potential Candidate List inclusion. While this is not itself a Candidate List change, it is a key monitoring tool for compliance teams to anticipate upcoming SVHC identifications, assess potential future article communication/notification exposure, and monitor process status information as ECHA transitions regulatory information to its ECHA CHEM database (with parallel maintenance for a period).
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 publishes Draft 13th Recommendation documents for potential inclusion of priority SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
ECHA published supporting documents for its Draft 13th Recommendation of priority substances for potential inclusion in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List), including draft Annex XIV entry structures and background/prioritisation documents. This is a draft/pipeline step (not yet a binding Annex XIV amendment), but it signals which SVHCs may be advanced toward authorisation requirements, informing early substitution planning and monitoring of latest application date/sunset date proposals once finalized by the European Commission.
ECHA opens consultation on draft recommendation to include four Candidate List substances in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV)
ECHA launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation to the European Commission to add four Candidate List substances to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Compliance teams should monitor this pipeline step because Annex XIV inclusion can introduce authorisation obligations for continued use/placing on the market (subject to future sunset dates set in any eventual Annex XIV entries). The consultation is open for stakeholder input until 2 May 2026.
ECHA opened public consultation on the draft 13th recommendation for inclusion of Candidate List SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
ECHA published the draft 13th recommendation for inclusion of Candidate List substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List) and opened a public consultation. This is a key downstream step in the SVHC pathway because Annex XIV listing can ultimately require companies to obtain authorisation for continued use/placing on the market of listed substances after specified sunset dates (once Annex XIV is formally amended via EU legislation). Compliance teams should review whether any substances relevant to their portfolios are covered and consider preparing comments and internal substitution/authorisation strategies.
ECHA opens public consultation on draft 13th recommendation to include Candidate List SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
ECHA opened a public consultation on its draft 13th recommendation to include certain SVHC Candidate List substances in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List). This is an upstream step toward potential Annex XIV inclusion (which would later impose authorisation requirements and set latest application and sunset dates via subsequent Commission action). Compliance teams should review whether any recommended substances are used in products/processes and consider submitting comments and preparing for potential authorisation planning and supply-chain communication.
ECHA opens public consultation on draft 13th recommendation for inclusion of SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
ECHA opened a public consultation on its draft 13th recommendation for prioritising certain Candidate List SVHCs for inclusion in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List). The consultation period runs from 2 February 2026 to 2 May 2026. This is a key SVHC-to-authorisation pipeline milestone: affected manufacturers/importers/downstream users should review whether any of the recommended substances are in their supply chains and consider submitting comments, as future Annex XIV inclusion can lead to authorisation obligations and phase-out pressures.
ECHA opens public consultation on draft 13th recommendation to include Candidate List SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)
ECHA opened a public consultation on its draft 13th recommendation for inclusion of certain Candidate List SVHCs in REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List). This is a key SVHC-related downstream step: substances recommended for Annex XIV can later be added by the European Commission via amendment, triggering authorisation requirements (including latest application and sunset dates) for continued use. Consultation window shown is 02 Feb 2026 to 02 May 2026, with linked draft recommendation and supporting documents.
ECHA opened public consultation on the Draft 13th Recommendation to include four SVHCs in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV)
ECHA published the Draft 13th Recommendation and opened a public consultation (2 Feb 2026 to 2 May 2026) on prioritising four SVHCs for potential inclusion in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV): bumetrizole (UV-326), UV-329, triphenyl phosphate, and 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one. This consultation is a key step in the SVHC-to-authorisation pathway; affected companies should assess uses and consider submitting evidence on uses, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts.