New Materials Industry Policy Monitoring Daily Report

Date: June 8, 2026
Monitoring Areas: EU REACH SVHC, US EPA TSCA, China GB Standards
Report Type: Policy Early Warning Report

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I. EU REACH SVHC List Update (Major Change)

Policy Change Details

• Update Date: February 4, 2026
• Issuing Agency: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
• Change Content: 2 new substances added to the SVHC Candidate List (36th batch)
• Current Total: SVHC Candidate List now includes 253 substances in 36 batches (increased from 251 to 253)

Impact Analysis

Risk Level: 🔴 High

1. Increased Compliance Obligations:
   • When SVHC content in articles >0.1%, safety instructions must be communicated downstream
   • When SVHC content in articles >0.1% AND annual export volume >1 ton, notification to ECHA is required
   • Notification obligation must be completed within 6 months after the substance is added to the SVHC list
2. SCIP Database Obligation:
   • According to the EU Waste Framework Directive, from January 5, 2021, suppliers placing articles with SVHC content >0.1% on the EU market must submit information about the article to ECHA through the SCIP database
3. Eco-label Restrictions:
   • Articles containing SVHC substances will not be able to apply for EU Eco-label

Action Recommendations

Immediate Actions (Priority: High)

1. ✅ Supply Chain Screening: Immediately screen all components in your products for the 2 newly added SVHC substances
2. ✅ SVHC Testing: Conduct 253-item SVHC full-scope testing on high-risk materials (plastics, rubber, coatings, electronic components)
3. ✅ Supply Chain Communication: Send SVHC compliance survey forms to suppliers, requesting raw material SDS and test reports
4. ✅ Technical File Update: Update product technical files with compliance declarations for the latest SVHC list

Medium-term Planning (3-6 months)

• Identify alternative material solutions for SVHC substances
• Establish SVHC compliance management system and regular screening mechanism
• Train R&D and procurement teams on SVHC compliance requirements

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II. China GB Standard Update (Major Change)

Policy Change Details

• Standard No.: GB18580-2025
• Standard Name: “Indoor Decorating and Refurbishing Materials – Wood-based Panels and Finished Products – Limit of Formaldehyde Emission”
• Implementation Date: June 1, 2026 (Already implemented)
• Issuing Authority: State Administration for Market Regulation

Core Changes

1. Mandatory E0 Grade: Unified formaldehyde emission limit for wood-based panel products elevated to E0 grade (≤0.050mg/m³)
2. Grading System:
   • Wood-based panel substrates (unfinished products like plywood, particleboard): Must meet E1 grade (≤0.124mg/m³)
   • Wood-based panel products (finished products like laminated panels, wood flooring, wood doors, custom cabinets): Must meet E0 grade (≤0.050mg/m³)
   • Recommended standard GB/T 39600-2021 retains ENF grade (≤0.025mg/m³) as the highest industry grade
3. Historical Significance: Marks the first elevation of E0 grade from recommended to mandatory threshold, forming the world’s strictest wood panel formaldehyde grading system

Impact Analysis

Risk Level: 🟡 Medium

1. Affected Products:
   • Wood-based panel substrate manufacturers
   • Furniture manufacturing enterprises
   • Indoor decorating and refurbishing material suppliers
   • Panel product enterprises exporting to EU/US (need to meet both REACH and GB standards)
2. Compliance Costs:
   • Existing production lines may require technical upgrades to meet E0 grade requirements
   • Increased testing and certification fees
   • Raw material procurement costs may rise (low-formaldehyde adhesives, etc.)
3. Market Competition:
   • Products failing to meet E0 grade will be forcibly withdrawn from the market
   • ENF grade products will gain premium pricing power in high-end markets

Action Recommendations

Immediate Actions (Priority: High)

1. ✅ Product Testing: Immediately test formaldehyde emission of existing wood-based panel products to confirm E0 grade compliance
2. ✅ Supply Chain Audit: Audit compliance capability of wood-based panel suppliers, request GB18580-2025 compliance declarations
3. ✅ Inventory Clearance: Develop inventory clearance plan for products not meeting the new national standard (products manufactured before June 1 may have a transition period, need confirmation)

Medium-term Planning (3-6 months)

• Develop new products with low formaldehyde emission, aiming for ENF grade
• Collaborate with adhesive suppliers to develop eco-friendly binders
• Apply for China Environmental Label Product Certification (Ten-ring Certification) to enhance market competitiveness

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III. US EPA TSCA Regulations (Baseline Monitoring)

Policy Status

According to search results, currently effective major TSCA rules include:

1. Five PBT Substance Controls (Phased implementation from March 8, 2021)
   • DecaBDE (Decabromodiphenyl ether)
   • PIP (3:1) (Isopropylated triphenyl phosphate)
   • 2,4,6-TTBP (2,4,6-Tri-tert-butylphenol)
   • PCTP (Pentachlorothiophenol)
   • HCBD (Hexachlorobutadiene)
2. PFAS Reporting Rule:
   • All entities manufacturing (including importing) PFAS since 2011 must submit reports
   • Violation fines up to $27,500 per day
3. SNUR (Significant New Use Rule):
   • For substances listed in SNUR, manufacturers or importers must submit Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) to EPA at least 90 days in advance

Impact Analysis

Risk Level: 🟢 Low (No major updates)

• Existing rules remain effective, enterprises need to maintain compliance status
• Need to monitor whether EPA will release new PBT substance control rules in 2026

Action Recommendations

Continuous Monitoring

• Regularly check EPA official website for TSCA updates
• Maintain existing compliance management system
• Monitor PFAS-related legislative dynamics (multiple US states are strengthening PFAS controls)

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IV. Comprehensive Risk Assessment & Action Priority

Risk Matrix

Policy Area	Risk Level	Impact Scope	Compliance Deadline	Priority
EU REACH SVHC	🔴 High	All products exported to EU	Continuous updates	P0
China GB18580-2025	🟡 Medium	Wood-based panel and product enterprises	Implemented (June 1)	P1
US EPA TSCA	🟢 Low	Chemical enterprises exporting to US	Continuously effective	P2

Immediate Action List (Next 7 Days)

✅ Today:

1. Convene internal compliance meeting to communicate GB18580-2025 and SVHC update status
2. Launch supply chain SVHC compliance survey

✅ Within 3 Days:

1. Commission third-party testing agency to conduct SVHC 253-item testing and formaldehyde emission testing on high-risk products
2. Audit compliance qualifications of existing suppliers

✅ Within 7 Days:

1. Develop alternative solutions and timelines for non-compliant products
2. Update product technical files and compliance declarations
3. Send compliance commitment letters to customers

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V. Policy Trend Analysis

Short-term Trends (2nd Half of 2026)

1. EU REACH SVHC: Expected 37th batch SVHC list to be released in Q4 2026, possibly adding 3-5 substances
2. China GB Standards: Expected more national standards for building materials and consumer products to upgrade environmental requirements (similar to GB18580-2025)
3. US TSCA: Monitor whether EPA proposes new PBT substance control list

Medium-to-Long-term Trends (2027-2028)

1. Global Chemical Management Tightening: Countries will strengthen control of PFAS, microplastics, and endocrine disruptors
2. Digital Product Passport: EU will implement Digital Product Passport system, requiring disclosure of full product lifecycle environmental information
3. Carbon Footprint Requirements: Building materials and furniture products may need to provide carbon footprint declarations

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VI. Report Conclusions

Today’s Major Policy Changes:

1. ✅ EU REACH SVHC List Updated to 253 Items (February 4, 2026) —— High risk, immediate action required
2. ✅ China GB18580-2025 Officially Implemented (June 1, 2026) —— Medium risk, wood panel enterprises need urgent compliance

Areas with No Major Changes:

• US EPA TSCA: Maintains existing rules, no major updates

Overall Recommendations:

• Export-oriented enterprises should establish multi-country compliance management system (EU REACH + US TSCA + China GB)
• Recommend establishing dedicated Compliance Manager position responsible for tracking global chemical regulation dynamics
• Invest in green material R&D, proactively develop eco-friendly product lines with low SVHC, low formaldehyde, and PFAS-free

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Report Prepared By: Market Intelligence Officer
Next Monitoring Date: June 9, 2026
Information Sources: ECHA Official Website, State Administration for Standardization, EPA Official Website, Industry Information Platforms

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Appendix: Useful Links

1. ECHA SVHC List Query: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table
2. State Administration for Standardization: https://std.sacinfo.org.cn/
3. EPA TSCA Regulations: https://www.epa.gov/tsca-inventory
4. GB Standard Query: http://www.csres.com/

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Disclaimer: This report is for reference only. For specific compliance requirements, please refer to official legal texts. Enterprises are advised to consult professional compliance advisors or third-party testing agencies.