Helsinki, January 23, 2024- The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in its 30th update of the REACH Candidate List announces the addition of five new hazardous chemicals, increasing the total to 240 SVHC entries. This move, aimed at enhancing chemical safety, emphasizes the imperative of managing risks associated with these substances.
The newly listed chemicals, found in everyday products like inks, toners, adhesives, sealants, and cleaning agents, pose threats ranging from toxicity to environmental persistence. Notably, dibutyl phthalate's entry now encompasses its endocrine-disrupting properties concerning the environment.
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The Member State Committee's endorsement cements these substances' status on the Candidate List, potentially leading to inclusion in the Authorization List.
Under REACH guidelines, companies must fulfill legal obligations, ensuring consumers receive information on safe usage. Importers and producers must promptly notify ECHA of any articles containing Candidate List substances. Compliance with the Waste Framework Directive's (EU WFD) SCIP database notification requirements further underscores the significance of regulatory adherence.
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