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The EU proposes to include five SVHC substances in the REACH regulatory authorization list

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2024-02-26

The European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) proposed adding five highly concerning (SVHC) substances, including melamine, to the REACH Annex XIV authorization list. And conduct public consultation on the information related to the proposed update of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS No. 84-74-2).

On February 7, 2024, the European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) proposed adding five highly concerning (SVHC) substances, including melamine, to the REACH Annex XIV authorization list. And conduct public consultation on the information related to the proposed update of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS No. 84-74-2).

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ECHA has an obligation to regularly recommend substances from the candidate list to the committee for inclusion in the authorized list. Before submitting its suggestions to the European Commission, the opinions received during the three-month consultation period and those of the member state committees will be considered.

Once the official authorization list is officially released, the date of sunset and the latest application date will be given. Enterprises will decide their export strategy to the EU based on this date, and decide whether to submit authorization before the latest application date to ensure that exports are not affected, or completely abandon the EU market after sunset.

01. The proposed five substances are as follows:

Material name	CAS No.	EC No.	Reason for proposal	Possible uses
Melamine	108-78-1	203-615-4	Substances of equal concern that may have serious impacts on human health (Article 57 (f) - Human health); Substances of equal concern that may have a serious impact on the environment (Article 57 (f) - Environment)	Used as the starting material for various polymerization reactions, such as producing formaldehyde based resins and other melamine derivatives.
Tetrabromophthalic acid bis (2-ethylhexyl) ester, covering any individual isomer and/or combination thereof (TBPH)	-	-	vPvB (Article 57e)	Used for producing rubber and plastic products; As a flame retardant and plasticizer, it is used in PVC materials, wire and cable insulation, films and sheets, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings, and adhesives.
S - (Tricyclic [5.2.1.02,6 decano-3-en-8 (or 9) - yl) O - (isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) 0- (isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) dithiophosphate	255881-94-8	401-850-9	PBT (Article 57d)	Used as a lubricant and lubricating oil.
Diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethyl formyl) phosphine oxide	75980-60-8	278-355-8	Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c)	As an efficient photoinitiator, it can be used in UV curing coatings, printing inks, UV curing adhesives, optical fiber coatings, etc
Barium metaborate	13701-59-2	237-222-4	Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c)	Used for coatings and paints.

02. Proposed updates for dibutyl phthalate:

According to the proposed updates, new application and exemption provisions will be implemented for Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 on food contact materials, as well as Directive 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC, 98/79/EC on medical devices, and Regulations 2017/745 and 2017/746. The latest application date for the products involved in the above regulations and directives is set within 18 months after the official implementation of the regulations. In addition, the exemption period for related products will expire 36 months after the regulations come into effect, at which time all products must comply with the new regulatory requirements.