EChA proposes 44 new substances of very high concern
ERJ staff report (DS)
Helsinki, Finland - Europe's Chemicals Authority (EChA) has proposed 44 new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Currently, 84 SVHCs have been included in the Candidate List. The current set of candidate SVHCs may take the total number above the policy target of 136 set for the end of 2012. Inclusion on this list imposes new information requirements on manufacturers and importers of listed substances and on suppliers of preparations and articles containing the substances.
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Press release from EChA
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