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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has finalized the 33rd update of the REACH Candidate List, officially adding three new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) on June 25, 2025. With this update, the Candidate List has reached a new milestone — 250 entries in total.
These additions are based on the substances’ very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) or toxic for reproduction (Repr. 1B) properties. Companies dealing with affected products must now take action under Articles 7 and 33 of REACH, as well as comply with SCIP notification obligations under the EU Waste Framework Directive.
1. What Was Added – June 2025 SVHCs
All three substances are widely used in consumer products, increasing the risk of environmental exposure and triggering mandatory declaration duties.
2. REACH SVHC Timeline Snapshot (Jan–June 2025)
The June 2025 additions follow the February–April public consultation and reflect ECHA’s continued prioritization of vPvB and reproductive toxicants.
3. What This Means for You
If any of the newly added SVHCs are present in your articles above 0.1% w/w:
- Article 33 of REACH requires you to inform downstream users and consumers about safe use.
- Article 7(2) requires you to notify ECHA within 6 months of inclusion (by December 25, 2025).
- SCIP database notification is mandatory under the Waste Framework Directive.
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and technical files must be updated accordingly.
Failing to comply could result in market bans, product recalls, and enforcement penalties.
4. What You Should Do Now
- Screen your BOMs for the 3 newly added substances.
- Request updated declarations from your suppliers, especially for silicones and dyes.
- Update your product compliance documentation and safety data.
- Prepare and submit SCIP notifications if your articles are in scope.
Use structured formats like IPC-1752A or IEC 62474 for data exchange, and monitor the Authorisation List closely—these SVHCs may be nominated for future restriction.
Related REACH Resources
- Understanding REACH Lists: Candidate vs Annex XIV vs XVII
- January 2025 SVHC Update – 32nd Candidate List Update
- SCIP Database Notification: Requirements & Process
- REACH Recast: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
How Acquis Helps with REACH Compliance
Acquis Compliance provides industry-leading REACH compliance software, consulting services, and automated solutions to help businesses manage their regulatory obligations efficiently.
- Automated Compliance Management – Streamline SVHC tracking, reporting, and risk assessments with Acquis' advanced software solutions.
- SCIP Notification Support – Simplify SCIP reporting for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) with automated tools for compliance tracking and documentation.
- Documentation Management – Source, verify, and store all required REACH compliance documents using a centralized compliance reporting system.
- Product Compliance Analysis – Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis to determine and declare product-level compliance with ease.
- Regulatory Updates & Strategic Compliance – Stay ahead of evolving regulations with real-time compliance updates and strategic compliance management.
The Final Word
If you haven’t screened your products against the June 2025 Candidate List update, you’re already behind. Compliance is not just about paperwork anymore. It’s about credibility, market access, and sustainability leadership.
Book a Demo with Acquis Compliance For expert assistance in REACH compliance. Book a demo or contact our team to learn how Acquis Compliance software and services can help streamline your regulatory obligations.