Triphenyl phosphate is officially added to the EU SVHC list

On October 16, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the designation of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) as a substance of very high Concern (SVHC), and ECHA is expected to make an announcement in early November 2024, at which time the number of SVHC candidates will increase from 241 to 242.

Characteristics and uses of triphenyl phosphate

Triphenyl phosphate, referred to as TPP, because of its low volatility, flame retardant, TPP is often used as a flame retardant and plasticizer, mainly used in resin, engineering plastics and rubber and other fields. Because of its endocrine disrupting properties in the environment. The Commission of Member States of the European Union (MSC) has therefore agreed to identify triphenyl phosphate as a substance of high Concern (SVHC).

Impact on enterprises and regulatory obligations

With the addition of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) to the list of SVHC candidate substances, companies need to review the SVHC content in their products and ensure compliance with the latest EU requirements. If the product contains more than 0.1% (w/w) of SVHC substances and the export volume exceeds 1 ton/year, the company is required to notify the ECHA and complete the relevant obligations within the specified time. In addition, according to Article 33 of the REACH Regulation, the supplier of the article is obliged to provide the recipient with sufficient information to ensure the safe use of the article, which should at least include the name of the substance.

Coping suggestion

It is recommended that enterprises conduct an investigation into the supply chain as soon as possible to assess whether products contain SVHC substances and take corresponding compliance measures. This includes keeping safety data Sheets (SDS) up to date and providing downstream users with the necessary information and support when necessary.

Related information: Active Brown 51 is the latest substance of interest

On October 10, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of active Palm 51 to the list of Intended Substances for SVHC (Substances of High Concern), an important step in the assessment of the potential risks of chemical substances.

Reactive Brown 51, a chemical widely used in textile treatment products and dyes, is proposed to be added to the SVHC list due to its reproductive toxicity (Article 57c). Currently, the substance is at the stage of "preparation of the dossier of the relevant substance by the proposer" and the complete dossier is expected to be submitted by February 3, 2025. ECHA will then launch a public consultation to gather feedback from various stakeholders. If approved, Active Brown 51 is expected to be formally added to the SVHC candidate list in June 2025.

For enterprises, this is not only a compliance challenge, but also an opportunity to improve product security. Businesses are advised to pay close attention to further announcements from ECHA and ensure that they meet their obligations under regulatory requirements. This includes updating product formulations in a timely manner, assessing supply chain risks, and finding safer alternatives if necessary.

With the continuous update of SVHC list, enterprises are faced with more and more control requirements. Therefore, continuous attention and timely response strategies are crucial for enterprises. Moore Lab can provide professional compliance consulting services for enterprises to help enterprises cope with regulatory changes smoothly and ensure market access for products.