FAQ

On November 5, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), at the request of the European Commission, proposed to add a substance, decabromodiphenylethane (DBDPE), to the candidate list for substances of very high concern (SVHCs) that are authorized for use. This brings the number of candidates on the list to 251 substances. This is the third update of the SVHC list in 2025.

The substance may be included in the authorization list in the future. If a substance is on this list, companies cannot use it unless they apply for authorization and authorize the European Commission to continue its use.

Consequences of being listed as a candidate

According to REACH, when a company lists its substance (whether alone, in mixtures, or as an article) on the candidate list, the company has legal obligations. If an article contains more than 0.1% by weight of a candidate list substance, suppliers must provide information to their customers and consumers on how to safely use the substance. Consumers have the right to ask suppliers whether the products they purchase contain substances of very high concern.

If importers and producers of articles are aware that their items contain candidate list substances after six months from the date of inclusion in the list (November 5, 2025), they must notify ECHA.

Suppliers of substances on the EU and European Economic Area candidate list, whether supplying individually or in mixtures, must update their safety data sheets provided to customers.

According to the Waste Framework Directive, if a company produces articles containing substances of very high concern with concentrations higher than 0.1% by weight, the company must also notify ECHA. This notification is published in the Substances of Concern in Products database (SCIP) of ECHA.

According to the EU Eco-Label Regulation, products containing SVHCs cannot receive an eco-label award.

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What is SVHC Testing?

SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) refers to substances listed in Annex XIV and Annex XVII of the EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation. These substances include carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic substances, persistent bioaccumulative toxic substances (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances (vPvB), as well as endocrine disruptors. Due to their significant potential risks to human health and environmental safety, the EU mandates limit control and mandatory declaration of these substances for related products circulating in the market.

What Items are Included in SVHC Detection?

SVHC detection items vary by product and material type, including but not limited to the following aspects:

1. Plastics, Rubbers, Composites, Textiles, etc.

• Detection of SVHC substances in polymers, such as phthalates (plasticizers) and heavy metal compounds.

2. Metal Products

• Detection of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and mercury.

3. Decorative Materials (Coatings, Inks, Paints, etc.)

• Detection of harmful aromatic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

4. Electronic and Electrical Products

• Detection of flame retardants (e.g., polybrominated diphenyl ethers, PBDE), stabilizers, and plasticizers.

5. Children's Toys and Baby Products

• Key detection of heavy metals, phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other hazardous substances.

6. Textiles and Leather Products

• Detection of azo dyes and phthalates to prevent carcinogenic risks.

Advantages of Huabiao Testing

As a professional testing institution in Ningbo, Huabiao Testing offers the following advantages:

1. Professional Team

• A team of experienced inspectors provides professional technical support and services.

1. Efficient Service

• Rapid response to testing needs for different products, shortening the testing cycle to meet urgent requirements.

1. Transparent Pricing

• Clear fee standards to avoid hidden costs, coupled with various preferential policies to help clients reduce costs.

Huabiao Testing has a seasoned technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide comprehensive REACH SVHC testing solutions. With CMA/CNAS accreditation, our test data is accurate and reliable, and test reports hold domestic and international credibility. We help clients manage risks to meet market requirements and ensure products sell well globally.