The European Commission’s updated REACH Restrictions Roadmap outlines the EU’s accelerating efforts to phase out high-risk chemicals via grouped control and rolling reviews. Covering 15 adopted measures, 9 pending decisions, and dozens of prospective restrictions—including PFAS, CMRs, and heavy metals—it signals a crucial shift toward substitution-first strategies for industry compliance.
On August 27, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 10 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by October 12.
On February 4, 2026, ECHA announced the official inclusion of n-Hexane and 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts into the SVHC candidate list.
On December 15, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed to list n-hexane as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). Additionally, 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts have been added to the SVHC candidate list without committee discussion.
On November 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its 12th recommendation for authorization, proposing for the first time to include four Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), including melamine, into the REACH Authorisation List. If adopted by the European Commission, companies will need to submit applications and pass reviews to continue using these substances in the future.
On October 15, 2025, the European Commission formally adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2067, adjusting the registration fee standards under the EU REACH.
On October 9, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed during its October meeting to classify 1,1’-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (Decabromodiphenyl Ethane, DBDPE) as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). ECHA plans to officially publish the notice in November 2025, adding it to the SVHC Candidate List. This move will further advance the phase-out of brominated flame retardants.
On 25 July, 2025, the European Commission is set to hold a final vote on amendments to the REACH Regulation administrative fees by 30 August 2025. If passed, the revised regulation will take effect 20 days after publication in the EU Official Journal.
On June 2, 2025, the European Commission officially adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/1090, imposing new restrictions on the use of N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP).
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