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On June 20, 2016, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) added one new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the REACH Candidate List for Authorization. The new substance added is called:
- Benzo[def]chrysene also called benzo[a]pyrene also called (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction, PBT, and vPvB) and is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
This addition may impact your company if your company produces or is involved with any of the following:
- Binding agents, carbon black production, coke/briquette production, coal tar
- Burn wood
- Operates diesel or gas engines
- Charbroils food
If you fall into these categories, you may need to revisit your compliance obligations. A successful approach to compliance requires data, systems, expertise and an executable process that starts with 3E’s “3 I’s”:
- Identification- Do you currently use these substances on their own, or as part of mixtures or articles?
- Impact Analysis – Complying depends on the use of the substance as it relates to concentration, annual import/export quantities, current registered uses, and exposure exclusions.
- Information Collection and Distribution – Make sure you can provide documentation and information up and down your supply chain. Consumers are entitled to complimentary information within 45 days of their original request, and ECHA must be conditionally notified no later than 6 months after a substance is listed.
If interpreting, managing and executing on these requirements is burdensome, 3E can help. To receive technical information on the recent SVHC additions, explore best practices and discover how 3E can support supply chain material compliance, click here.
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