On 7 February 2024, ECHA proposed adding 5 substances to the Authorisation List under the EU REACH Annex 14, including melamine, which are considered to be of very high concern (SVHCs). Additionally, ECHA launched a public consultation to update the information on dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS No. 84-74-2).
Details of these 5 subsances:
| CAS No. | Substance | Authorised use of the substance |
| 108-78-1 | Melamine | Additives for foams, coatings, and resins. |
| - | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (TBPH) | Used in the manufacture of rubber products, plastics, adhesives and sealants, foams |
| 255881-94-8 | S-(tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate | Lubricants, greases |
| 75980-60-8 | Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide | Photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives |
| 13701-59-2 | Barium diboron tetraoxide | For paints, lacquers, thinners, and paint strippers |
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Proposed revisions include exemptions and applications, such as Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, Directive 90/385/EEC, Directive 93/42/EEC, Directive 98/79/EC, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746. The latest application of products mentioned in the above regulations or directives will be 18 months after the enactment. Moreover, the exemption for pertinent products may close 36 months following the enactment of regulations.
If a chemical substance is added into the authorization list under the EU REACH (Annex XIV), enterprises shall guarantee their substances or articles compliant with relevant requirements from the sunset date, unless certain uses have been authorized or exempted.
