REACH: 13 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Recommended for Authorization by the ECHA


Substances of Very High Concern

In December 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) made a recommendation to the European Commission that 13 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) be added into Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH). If included in Annex XIV, these substances would be banned from use within the next three to five years unless an authorization is granted to individual companies for their use. The final decision on inclusion will be made eventually by the European Commission.

Background
According to the REACH Regulation, the ECHA is required to recommend substances for inclusion into Annex XIV to the European Commission at least every second year. Substances recommended for inclusion are selected by the ECHA from a priority list, the "Candidate List." Once sanctioned by the European Commission, the substances are banned from use unless an authorization for a certain use is temporarily granted to an individual company. Requests for authorization of banned substances must be submitted to ECHA and final decisions are made by the European Commission. To date, six substances are listed under Annex XIV, which will be restricted from use after the end of a transitional period.

On 21 December 2011, the ECHA submitted a new recommendation for 13 more substances that should be included in Annex XIV. Once added to Annex XIV, these substances will not be allowed to be used or placed on the market without authorization. Requirements apply regardless of the tonnage used or placed on the market.

Substances Proposed for Inclusion to Annex XIV:


Additional Information: Background reports and consultation information can be found at:
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/addressing-chemicals-of-concern/authorisation/recommendation-for-inclusion-in-the-authorisation-list/previous-recommendations/3rd-recommendation


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