📅 Policy Compliance Daily Report | May 5, 2026
⚠️ Breaking: EU SVHC List Updated to 253 Substances
Release Date: February 4, 2026
Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Risk Level: 🔴 High
1. Key Updates
On February 4, 2026, ECHA officially released the 36th batch of SVHC candidate list, adding 2 new substances. The SVHC list has increased from 251 to 253 substances.
New Substances Added:
| Substance Name | CAS No. | Reason for Inclusion | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 110-54-3 | Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c) Specific organ toxicity – nervous system ★ First SVHC substance listed for neurotoxicity |
Solvents, oil extraction, adhesives, cleaning agents |
| 4,4′-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts |
1478-53-1 | Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c) Specific organ toxicity |
High-performance polymers, epoxy resins, coating materials |
Withdrawn Substance:
❌ 4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol F, BPF) — Originally proposed, later withdrawn by ECHA
Pending Substance:
⏳ Resorcinol — Still awaiting final decision from the European Commission
2. Regulatory Trend Analysis
- Neurotoxicity Now in SVHC Scope: n-Hexane becomes the first substance listed for neurotoxicity (rather than traditional CMR/PBT/vPvB categories), signaling ECHA’s expanded regulatory scope. More substances with neurological effects may be subject to future controls.
- Continued Focus on Bisphenols: The inclusion of BPAF continues ECHA’s heightened scrutiny of endocrine-disrupting bisphenol compounds. Companies should monitor compliance risks for BPA, BPS, BPF, and related substances.
- Widely-Used Solvent Now Controlled: As a common industrial solvent (oil extraction, adhesives, cleaning agents), n-Hexane affects multiple industries with broad supply chain implications.
3. Compliance Action Recommendations
| Priority | Action Item | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Urgent | Immediately screen products for n-Hexane or BPAF content (including supply chain tracing) | Within 15 days |
| 🟠 High | Assess whether SVHC content exceeds 0.1% threshold, prepare compliance declarations | Within 30 days |
| 🟡 Medium | Update REACH compliance documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) | Within 60 days |
| 🟢 Routine | Establish ongoing SVHC monitoring mechanism, subscribe to ECHA official updates | Ongoing |
4. Supply Chain Communication Essentials
- Communicate SVHC content information to downstream customers (mandatory if content >0.1%)
- Confirm material compliance status with upstream suppliers
- Prepare 45-day response mechanism for consumer inquiries
- Evaluate feasibility and costs of substitute substances
5. Current SVHC List Status Summary
- 253 substances officially listed in SVHC candidate list
- 1 substance pending (Resorcinol)
- 254 substances total under regulatory scrutiny
📊 China GB Standards Update
Release Date: May 2026
Risk Level: 🟢 Low (No significant changes)
Monitoring Results
- ✅ Amendment No.1 to “Coking Benzene” (GB/T 2283) has been released
- ✅ “Methods of Sampling and Preparing Samples for Limestone for Chemical Industry” (GB/T 15057) remains current
- ✅ National Chemical Standardization Technical Committee – Chemical Catalyst Subcommittee (TC63/SC10) operating normally
Conclusion: No significant changes to China GB standards during this monitoring period. Companies may maintain current compliance status.
📋 Compliance Baseline Information
| Regulatory Area | Current Status | Next Update Expected |
|---|---|---|
| EU REACH SVHC | 253 substances officially listed | June 2026 (estimated) |
| EU REACH Authorization List | 43 substances | Irregular updates |
| EU REACH Restriction List | 81 substances/groups | Continuous expansion |
| China GB Standards (Chemical) | Normal updates | Scheduled release |
📅 Report Date: May 5, 2026 | Category: Policy Compliance | Data Source: ECHA Official Website, National Standard Information Public Service Platform
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