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EU Proposes TBPH for Stockholm Convention Annex Listing
The European Commission proposes to submit TBPH (bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate) for listing in Annex A or B of the Stockholm Convention. The scientific dossier will be reviewed at the POPRC meeting in October 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 2026. Companies using TBPH as a flame retardant should monitor this nomination process.
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February 2026”), reflecting the current status of SVHC identification intentions and outcomes (e.g., entries marked as withdrawn/identified).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 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 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.
EU Proposes TBPH for Stockholm Convention Listing
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Council Decision to submit, on behalf of the European Union, a proposal for listing TBPH (tetrabromobisphenol-A related compound) in Annex A or B to the Stockholm Convention. The scientific dossier will be reviewed at the POPRC meeting in October 2026, with a submission deadline of April 2026. This initiates the formal process under Article 8 of the Convention for considering new persistent organic pollutants for global restriction.
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 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 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 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 adds n-hexane and BPAF to SVHC Candidate List
ECHA added two new substances to the REACH SVHC Candidate List: n-hexane (EC 203-777-6, CAS 110-54-3) identified for specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure - marking the first SVHC identified solely on neurotoxicity grounds under Article 57(f) equivalent level of concern; and 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts identified for reproductive toxicity under Article 57(c). The Candidate List now contains 253 entries. Companies have until August 4, 2026 (6 months) to submit SCIP notifications for articles containing these substances above 0.1% w/w if quantities exceed 1 tonne per year. Article 33 communication obligations apply immediately.
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 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 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 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.
EU Proposes TBPH for Stockholm Convention Annex A or B Listing
The European Commission has proposed that the EU submit TBPH (bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate), a brominated flame retardant, for listing in Annex A (elimination) or Annex B (restriction) of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. The scientific dossier will be reviewed at the POPRC meeting in October 2026. If listed, TBPH would become subject to global elimination or restriction under the Convention. Companies using TBPH in flame retardant applications should monitor this proposal and prepare for potential future regulatory restrictions.
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 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).