Policy Monitoring Daily Report – April 30, 2026 (New Materials Industry)

📋 Policy Monitoring Daily Report

Date: April 30, 2026

Policy Area: Chemical Compliance (REACH/TSCA)

Risk Level: Low

1. Summary

No significant updates to EU REACH SVHC list or US EPA TSCA today.

2. Baseline Information (Recent Key Updates)

• Feb 4, 2026: ECHA added n-hexane and BPAF salts to REACH SVHC candidate list, total now 253 items
• Apr 21, 2026: EU published REACH amendment (EU)2026/859, adding 2,4-DNT restriction, effective May 11, 2026
• As of Nov 2025: SVHC candidate list expanded to 251 items

3. Action Items

1. Monitor EU REACH Annex XVII restriction updates; ensure compliance with 2,4-DNT restriction effective May 11
2. Audit supply chain for newly added SVHC substances (n-hexane, BPAF, etc.)
3. Establish regular policy monitoring mechanism for future list expansions

Report generated: 2026-04-30