SVHC adds 1 new intentional substance

On May 15, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added perfluorotripropylamine to the SVHC intention substances. It is currently in the stage of "the proponent is preparing a dossier for related substances" and is expected to be submitted before August 1, 2024. ECHA will subsequently launch a public consultation on this substance. During the public consultation period, all stakeholders can submit feedback to ECHA. ECHA will review the feedback submitted by the public. If the review is passed, the substance is expected to be released in January 2025. was officially added to the SVHC candidate list.

SVHCs is the abbreviation of Substances of very high concern, that is, substances that may have serious and often irreversible effects on human health and the environment. If a substance is determined to be an SVHC, it will be added to the candidate list and eventually included in the authorization list (ANNEX XIV to REACH).

LCS suggestions (Tips):

ECHA aims to protect human health and the environment, is committed to the safe use of chemicals, and encourages industry to develop safer alternatives. ECHA is also responsible for enhancing the competitiveness of European chemicals, and constantly urges companies to comply with relevant regulatory requirements and fulfill relevant regulatory obligations.

REACH regulations stipulate that when the SVHC content in articles supplied on the EU market is greater than 0.1% by weight (w/w), information must be transmitted within the supply chain; when the SVHC content in articles is greater than 0.1% by weight (w/w) ) and the annual export volume is greater than 1 ton, it must be notified to ECHA.

According to the requirements of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), starting from January 5, 2021, products containing high concern on the candidate list with a concentration higher than 0.1% by weight (w/w) will be supplied on the EU market. Companies with substances and articles must submit information about these articles to ECHA in a database, that is, SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products)) notifications. The SCIP notification does not require annual export volume to be greater than 1 ton.

The SVHC list is generally updated twice a year - once at the beginning of the year and once in the middle of the year. The SVHC list includes more and more substances - currently there are 240 official substances. Currently, companies are facing more and more strict controls. It is recommended that companies exporting products to Europe conduct supply chain inspections and supervision to reduce their own risks and become more competitive in the market.