SVHC Candidate List Expands to 250 Substances: Are You Ready?

What Is the SVHC Candidate List?

Since January 2021, under the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), companies placing articles on the EU market must notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) if their products contain more than 0.1% of a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).

These notifications are submitted to the SCIP database, which promotes transparency and the safe use of chemicals throughout the supply chain.

June 2025 Update: 3 New Substances Added

On June 25, 2025, ECHA added three new substances to the Candidate List, increasing the total number of entries from 247 to 250.

These substances are classified as either:

• Very Persistent and Very Bio-accumulative (vPvB)
• Toxic for reproduction

Summary of New Additions

🔗 Access the full Candidate List on ECHA’s website

What’s Next? 1 Potential + 5 Intended SVHC Substances

In addition to the 250 listed substances, there are:

• 1 potential SVHC substance (Resorcinol, 108-46-3) under evaluation
• 5 substances on the Registry of Intentions for future inclusion

These may soon become legally binding, so early awareness and preparation are crucial.

SGS Supports Your Chemical Compliance Journey

SGS now offers comprehensive testing capabilities for:

• 250 Candidate List substances
• 1 potential SVHC
• 5 substances on the Registry of Intentions

That’s SVHC 250+1+5 — all covered.

How SGS Can Help

With precise testing and expert analysis, SGS helps you:

• Identify and avoid hazardous substances
• Ensure product safety and environmental compliance
• Meet REACH and SCIP notification requirements
• Maintain market access and brand reputation

Please subscribe and conact us at TIC Mall for more details. 

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