Policy Monitoring Daily Report

Date: June 6, 2026
Monitoring Areas: EU REACH SVHC, US EPA TSCA, China GB Standards

Executive Summary

This report monitors policy changes in three key regulatory areas affecting new materials industry. No major updates were found for EU REACH SVHC and US EPA TSCA in 2026. However, multiple China GB standards are being implemented in 2026, with GB 18580-2025 (formaldehyde emission limits) already in effect as of June 1, 2026.

1. EU REACH SVHC Candidate List

Monitoring Result: No Major Changes
– Current Status: SVHC candidate list contains 242 substances (as of November 2024)
– 2026 Updates: No new additions to the SVHC list found as of June 6, 2026
– Risk Level: 🟢 Low Risk
– Baseline Information:
– Total SVHC entries: 242 substances
– Company obligations: SVHC concentration >0.1% in products requires notification; Since January 5, 2021, products containing SVHC >0.1% must complete SCIP notification before placing on EU market
– Non-compliance consequences: EU customs refusal of import, goods detention, substantial financial penalties

Recommendations:
– ✅ Continue monitoring ECHA official website; 1-2 updates expected in 2026
– ✅ Conduct quarterly supply chain SVHC compliance audits
– ✅ Ensure timely SCIP notifications

2. US EPA TSCA

Monitoring Result: No Major Changes
– Current Status: No significant TSCA updates found for 2026
– Risk Level: 🟢 Low Risk
– Baseline Information:
– TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) is the core US regulation governing industrial chemicals
– EPA administers TSCA; Pre-Manufacture Notices (PMN) required for new chemicals

Recommendations:
– ✅ Monitor EPA website for TSCA updates
– ✅ Chemical exporters to the US should maintain updated TSCA compliance documentation

3. China GB Standards [Priority Alert]

Monitoring Result: ⚠️ Multiple new standards implemented/implementing in 2026
– Risk Level: 🟡 Medium Risk (affects multiple industries)

Key GB Standards Implemented/Implementing in 2026:

| Standard No. | Standard Name | Effective Date | Affected Industries |
|————–|—————|—————-|———————|
| GB 18580-2025 | Indoor decorating and refurbishing materials – Wood-based panels and finishing products – Limit of formaldehyde emission | 2026-06-01 | Wood panels, building materials, new materials |
| GB 6441-2025 | Safety management standard | 2026-07-01 | All industries |
| GB/T 31458-2026 | Requirements for hospital security | 2026-08-01 | Healthcare, security |
| GB 23468-2025 | Selection, use and maintenance of fall protection equipment | 2026-09-01 | Work safety, PPE |

Key Analysis: GB 18580-2025 (Formaldehyde Emission Limits)

Core Changes:
– Formaldehyde emission limit uniformly upgraded to E0 grade (≤0.050mg/m³)
– Previous E1 grade as mainstream mandatory standard is replaced
– Supporting recommended standard GB/T 39600-2021 retains ENF grade (≤0.025mg/m³)

Impact Analysis:
– Significant impact on wood-based panels, building materials, furniture, and interior decoration industries
– New materials enterprises producing panels, adhesives, and coatings must immediately verify product compliance
– Products with formaldehyde emissions not meeting E0 grade cannot be sold in the market

Recommendations:
1. ✅ URGENT: Verify if enterprise products comply with GB 18580-2025 requirements (ALREADY IN EFFECT)
2. ✅ Contact third-party testing institutions for formaldehyde emission testing
3. ✅ Update product technical documentation and labeling
4. ✅ Notify supply chain partners to ensure raw material compliance
5. ✅ Monitor subsequent implementation details and supervision dynamics

Summary & Recommendations

No Major Changes:

– EU REACH SVHC: Maintain existing compliance system, continue monitoring
– US EPA TSCA: Maintain existing compliance system, continue monitoring

Major Updates:

– China GB Standards: Multiple 2026 new standards already implemented or即将实施, especially GB 18580-2025 formaldehyde limit standard already in effect, relevant enterprises must act immediately

Priority Actions:

1. Highest Priority: Verify product compliance with GB 18580-2025 (wood panel formaldehyde emission limits)
2. Medium-term focus: GB 6441-2025 (effective July), GB 23468-2025 (effective September)
3. Continuous monitoring: EU REACH SVHC and US EPA TSCA updates in 2026

Report Generated: June 6, 2026 01:15 (Asia/Shanghai)
Next Monitoring: June 7, 2026