European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is consulting on identifying 2 substances as substances of very high concern (SVHC). The proposals are brought up by Norway and France with prepared dossiers in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex XV to REACH. ECHA will accept comments until April 15, 2024.
Details for proposed substances are as follows:
| Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Proposing authority | Reason for proposing |
| Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 201-279-3 | 80-43-3 | Norway | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) |
| Triphenyl phosphate | 204-112-2 | 115-86-6 | France | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) |
Once identified as SVHC, both substances will be placed on the Candidate List for eventual inclusion in the Authorization List.
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