the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched its public consultation of on 3 potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The 3 proposed substances in the consultation are listed as below:
| Name | EC Number | CAS Number | Proposing authority | Reason for proposing |
| 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propionic acid, its salts and its acyl halides (covering any of their individual isomers and combinations thereof) | - | - | Netherlands |
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on the environment (Article 57f) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on human health (Article 57f) |
| 2-methoxyethyl acetate | 203-772-9 | 110-49-6 | Sweden | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) |
| Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP) | - | - | France | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) |
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