On October 19, 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a notice formally adding nine chemical substances to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). These substances span several categories, including flame retardants, plasticizers, UV absorbers, and fluorinated compounds.
Details of the 9 Added Substances
|
Substance / Group |
EC No. |
CAS No. |
Hazard Class |
|
Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) |
- |
- |
PBT (Art. 57d), vPvB (Art. 57e) |
|
1,1'-[Ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene] (BTBPE) |
253-692-3 |
37853-59-1 |
vPvB (Art. 57e) |
|
Bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone (BCPS) |
201-247-9 |
80-07-9 |
vPvB (Art. 57e) |
|
2-tert-Butyl-6-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol (Bumetrizole) |
223-445-4 |
3896-11-5 |
vPvB (Art. 57e) |
|
Oligomeric and alkylated reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol (OAPP) |
700-960-7 |
- |
vPvB (Art. 57e) |
|
Mixture of triphenyl phosphate and tert-butylated phenyl derivatives |
421-820-9 |
192268-65-8 |
PBT (Art. 57d) |
|
O,O,O-Triphenyl phosphorothioate (TPPT) |
209-909-9 |
597-82-0 |
PBT (Art. 57d) |
|
Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts |
- |
- |
Toxic for reproduction (Art. 57c); Equivalent level of concern (likely serious effects on human health) (Art. 57f - human health); Equivalent level of concern (likely serious effects on the environment) (Art. 57f - environment) |
|
4,4'-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts |
- |
- |
Toxic for reproduction (Art. 57c) |
ChemRadar Insights
Once a substance is included in the Candidate List, suppliers must fulfill the following statutory obligations:
1. Information Obligation for Substances in Articles
If an article (as defined) contains a substance on the candidate list at a concentration exceeding 0.1% weight by weight (w/w), sufficient information must be provided to the recipient of the article to ensure its safe use. The information shall as a minimum include the name of the substance. This obligation applies to the supply of articles to recipients who use or handle the articles in the course of their work. If a consumer (general public) makes a request, equivalent information must also be provided. The information must be provided within 45 days of receiving the request.
2. Notification of Substances in Articles
If articles containing a substance on the candidate list are manufactured, imported, or supplied, a notification may need to be submitted to HSE.
3. Information Obligation for Substances in Mixtures
If a supplied mixture is not classified as hazardous under GB CLP regulations but contains a substance on the candidate list at a concentration of 0.1% (w/w) or higher in a non-gaseous mixture, a safety data sheet must be provided upon request.
4. Information Obligation for Substances
If a supplied substance is included in the UK REACH candidate list, a safety data sheet (SDS) must be provided to the customer.
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