• Date 2024-01-26

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 240 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment.

One of the five chemicals added to the list is toxic for reproduction, three are very persistent and very bioaccumulative and one is toxic for reproduction and persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. They are found in products such as inks and toners, adhesives and sealants and washing and cleaning products. 

Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use. 

More: ECHA, press release, 23 January 2024  https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-adds-five-hazardous-chemicals-to-the-candidate-list

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