2026 EU SVHC Candidate List (253 Substances)

On 4 February 2026, the European CheMICals Agency (ECHA) completed the assessment of the 36th batch of substances for the EU Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (svhc). Following this adjustment, the total number of substances officially included in the list stands at 253, which directly impacts the compliance and market access of all export-to-EU product categories, including electrical and electronic products, consumer goods, chemical products and others.

Overview of Key Adjustments to the List

This update is based on the final assessment of 3 substances under evaluation, with no new entries added for evaluation. The specific changes are as follows:

• Newly added substances: n-Hexane, 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]BISphenol (BPAF) and its salts

• Removed from the list: 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenylmethane (Bisphenol F, BPF)

• Pending status: Resorcinol has not yet been included in the official list and remains under review.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements for Enterprises (Unchanged from Previous Versions)

The update of the list does not change the compliance thresholds. Enterprises shall continue to fULfill the following obligations:

• Where the mass fraction of a substance > 0.1%: Information shall be communicated throughout the supply chain, and relevant safe-use documentation shall be provided to partners; responses to consumer inquiries shall be completed within 45 days.

• Where the mass fraction of a substance > 0.1% and annual export volume > 1 ton: A compliance notification must be submitted to the relevant EU official authorities.

One-Stop Compliance Support to Safeguard the EU Market

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