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EU REACH authorization list plans to update 4 substances


Time:

2025-11-20

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends adding four highly concerned substances (SVHCs), including melamine, to Annex XIV (Authorization List) of the REACH Regulation. Once listed, companies must apply for authorization if they want to continue using these substances.

On November 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended that the European Commission add four substances of high concern (SVHCs), including melamine, to Annex XIV (Authorization List) of the REACH Regulation in order to protect health and the environment. Once listed, companies must apply for authorization if they want to continue using these substances.

 

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1、 4 items of material information

 

Substance Name

EC Number

Material Use

Barium diboron tetraoxide

237-222-4

Coatings and paints

S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate

401-850-9 Lubricants and greases

Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide

278-355-8 Ink, toner, coatings, and adhesives

Melamine

203-615-4 Additives in polyurethane foam and intumescent coatings

 

ECHA selects these substances from the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for recommendation, as they have the highest priority according to established methods. During the consultation period in 2024, the relevant departments using melamine provided comprehensive comments on its inclusion in the draft, but ultimately decided to include it.

 

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2、 EU REACH Appendix XIV - List of Authorized Substances


The EU REACH Appendix XIV, which is the list of authorized substances, faces two crucial deadlines when an item is included in the list:

Late Application Date (LAD): The final deadline for companies to submit authorization applications.

Sunset Date (SD): After this date, all unauthorized use will be completely prohibited.


The authorization requirements of the EU REACH regulation mainly apply to the placement and use of substances on the market within the EU. Therefore, for EU imported products, authorization requirements only apply to substances and mixtures. Any authorized substance contained in EU imported goods, if added outside the EU, is not subject to authorization requirements. According to REACH regulations, the authorization list should be updated at least once every two years. The REACH regulation designates SVHC as a candidate substance for authorization (REACH Annex XIV).

 

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