The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published four new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) candidates. After preparing dossiers for each substance, the ECHA has now invited interested parties to a public consultation in which they can provide comments within a timeframe of 45 days (until 14 April 2016).
After consultation, a decision will be made as to whether the substances will be added to the ECHA Candidate List. Once on the Candidate List, producers, suppliers, importers and retailers must provide business clients directly, and consumers upon request, with information on the presence and safe use of any product containing the SVHC that exceeds 0.1% (w/w). In case the total amount of an SVHC exceeds 1 t per actor per year for all products, this SVHC also has to be notified to the ECHA.
List of Potential New SVHC:
| Group | Substance name | EC No. (CAS No.) | Remarks |
| UV Filter | (±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-one (4-methylbenzylidene camphor) | 253-242-6
| Mainly used as UV filter in sunscreens and other cosmetics |
| UV Filter | 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one (3-benzylidene camphor) | 239-139-9 | Mainly used as UV filter in sunscreens and other cosmetics. Might be used in household products and textiles for UV protection. |
| PAH | Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene) | 200-028-5 | Commonly not used as a substance in production of consumer goods. Might be present as impurity from mineral oils. Also regulated under Reach Annex XVII. |
| Phthalate compound | Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) | 201-545-9 | Could be used as plasticizer in plastics or coatings. Is used in the formulation of organic peroxide as phlegmatizer and dispersing agent. Organic peroxides might be used in fillers, putties, plasters and modelling clay. |
