ECHA Recommended Adding Four Substances in Annex XIV to EU REACH Regulation
| Targeted audience | EU/EEA manufacturers, EU/EEA importers and their upstream providers |
| Products concerned | Consumer products (substances, mixtures, articles) |
| Key industries concerned with this insight | Food contact materials (FCM) |
| Application date | At proposal stage |
| Main content or requirements | On 18 November 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended four substances for the European Commission to include in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV to the EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). If they are included in the Authorisation List, they can only be placed on the market or used after a given date if an authorisation is granted for a specific use. Companies that are using, manufacturing or importing these substances shall apply for authorisation |
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On 18 November 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended four substances for the European Commission to be included in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV to the EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).
The four substances recommended to be included in the Authorisation List are as follows:
| No. | Substance Name | SVHC-relevant Intrinsic Property | EC No. | CAS No. | Examples of Uses in the Scope of Authorisation |
| 1 | Barium diboron tetraoxide | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)) |
237-222-4 | 13701-59-2 | Coatings and paints |
| 2 | S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0-(2,6)]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate | PBT (Article 57(d)) |
401-850-9 | 255881-94-8 | Lubricants and greases |
| 3 | Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)) |
278-355-8 | 75980-60-8 | Inks, toners, coatings and adhesives |
| 4 | Melamine | A combination of very high persistence, high mobility in water, potential for being transported in the water phase over long distances and toxicity. Equivalent Level of Concern having probable serious effects to human health and the environment (Article 57(f)) |
203-615-4 | 108-78-1 | Additive in polyurethane foams and in intumescent coatings |
Currently there are 59 entries of substances in the list of substances subject to authorization of the EU REACH Regulation. If a substance is included in the Authorisation List, it can only be placed on the market or used after a given date (sunset date) if an authorisation is granted for a specific use. Companies that are using, manufacturing or importing these substances shall apply for authorisation.
Note: Annex XIV - List of substances subject to authorisation
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