What’s New? Why is it Relevant?
The following three substances have been proposed:
- 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (also known as Bisphenol AF) – proposed due to reproductive toxicity (Art. 57c).
- 4,4'-Methylenediphenol – also proposed as reproductive toxic (Art. 57c).
- n-Hexane – identified for specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure (Art. 57f).
The public consultation runs until 16 October 2025.
Impact on Companies
Manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of articles and mixtures should review their portfolios and supply chains to determine whether the proposed or similar substances are present.
Once a substance is officially added to the Candidate List (after the consultation closes), the following obligations apply:
- Information duties towards downstream users and consumers for articles containing SVHCs above 0.1 % w/w.
- SCIP database notifications for articles containing SVHCs.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updates for substances and mixtures containing these substances.
Companies with global supply chains should proactively inform non-EU suppliers about these developments, as upcoming customer requests, audits, and due-diligence checks will likely intensify.
SVHC Proposals and iPOINT
With the IPOINT solution for REACH and product compliance, companies can automatically monitor SVHC updates, perform article screenings, and manage SCIP submissions through a system-supported workflow. This ensures that raw-material, supplier, and product data are continuously checked against the latest SVHC requirements.
