The Member State Committee unanimously agreed during its meeting on 25-27 May to include seven new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in the Candidate list.

These are 2-ethoxyethylacetate, strontium chromate, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11 branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP), hydrazine, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1,2,3-trichloropropane, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich (DIHP). The substances are either carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances. DHNUP and DIHP will complement the Candidate List with two additional phthalates.

In addition, a new identification basis (toxic for reproduction) will be added for cobaltdichloride already on the Candidate List on grounds of its carcinogenic hazards. No comments challenging the new identification basis were received during public consultation and thus no formal agreement of MSC was needed for this case.

SVHC inclusion in the Candidate list leads to immediate communication obligations for articles producers. Click here for more information on how SVHC can be best tracked in your supply chain.