The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 241 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use.
27 June 2024 – The newly added chemical, bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, is toxic for reproduction and is used as a processing aid, e.g. as a flame retardant.
Entries added to the Candidate List on 27 June 2024:
| Substance name | EC number | CAS number | Reason for inclusion | Examples of uses |
| Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 201-279-3 | 80-43-3 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Flame retardant |
