Substance Traceability

Substance Traceability
1/19/2022

Candidate List: 4 new additions in January 2022

In January 2022, the Candidate List for authorization was updated with four new substances, including 4-MBC, the first endocrine disruptor primarily used in cosmetics. The list now has 223 entries, impacting many substances. Manufacturers must declare SVHCs in articles over 0.1% w/w.
Substance Traceability
6/30/2020

4 new substances in the SVHC list

4 new substances were added to the SVHC list in June 2020, bringing the total to 209. 3 are toxic for reproduction and 1 is an endocrine disruptor. Companies must disclose SVHC presence in articles and comply with new ECHA requirements starting January 2021.
Substance Traceability
5/4/2020

Cleaning and homecare product compliance in California: what are you required to do?

California companies selling cleaning products must disclose ingredients on designated lists by Jan 2021. Act applies to air care, automotive, cleaning, and polish products. Background and compliance guidance provided.
Substance Traceability
1/9/2020

SCIP, ECHA’s SVHC database

Starting January 2021, suppliers of articles containing SVHCs must submit information to the SCIP database. Manufacturers, importers, and distributors in the EU are affected. SCIP aims to provide access to information on SVHCs in articles.
Substance Traceability
7/31/2019

LIFE AskREACH: a European SVHC information project

The LIFE AskREACH project aims to create an app for consumers to check for SVHCs in products. Companies must provide info to avoid individual requests. ECHA is also developing an SVHC database.
Substance Traceability
7/3/2018

The SVHC Candidate list : 10 new substances!

The Candidate List has been updated with 10 new substances, bringing the total to 191. Substances like D4, D5, and lead have been added due to their harmful effects on health and the environment. Learn more about the Candidate List and its purpose.