SVHC ,“Substance of Very High Concern”, refers to any substance that has adverse effects on human health and the environment.

PAHs Testing

Before April 15, 2028, the concentration of Dechlorane Plus and its isomers in substances, mixtures, or articles shall not exceed 1000 mg/kg (0.1%).

To assist stakeholders in preparation, ECHA will host an online briefing on October 30, 2025.

On September 8, 2025, the European Commission formally adopted three draft delegated directives, revising Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive). The revisions focus on exemptions for lead in glass/ceramics, alloys, and high-temperature solder.

From January to August 2025, the EU's Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (Safety Gate) issued 17 asbestos risk notifications. The related products were found to contain asbestos fibers exceeding the limit (with the highest content reaching 30%), violating REACH Regulation (Annex XVII Article 6). The carcinogenic risk rating for all is at the highest level.

On September 1, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation under the EU’s REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regarding proposals to list three substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Stakeholders may submit scientific or technical comments by October 16, 2025.

On August 27, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced updated progress on the EU’s proposed "most stringent ever" restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to the latest timeline, the full scientific evaluation of the restriction proposal is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, paving the way for the European Commission to enact legislation that would comprehensively limit the production and use of over 10,000 PFAS chemicals. According to the latest timeline, the full scientific evaluation of the restriction proposal is expected to conclude by the end of 2026.

On August 20, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has officially released the revised 14th edition of its restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as the "Background Document." The update expands the assessment scope to include eight additional industry sectors, laying the groundwork for the final opinion by ECHA’s committees.

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.