📅 Date: June 22, 2026
🗂 Areas: EU REACH SVHC · China GB Standards
⚠️ Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH – Immediate Action Required
1. EU REACH SVHC Candidate List Update
✅ Confirmed: SVHC Candidate List now contains 242 substances
In June 2026, ECHA officially added Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) to the SVHC Candidate List.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Substance | Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) |
| EC Number | 204-112-2 |
| CAS Number | 115-86-6 |
| Reason for Inclusion | Endocrine-disrupting properties (environment) |
| Primary Uses | Flame retardant & plasticizer in polymers; adhesives & sealants; engineering plastic resins |
⚠️ Impact on New Materials Industry:
- TPP is widely used in engineering plastics (polysulfone, polyether sulfone, PEEK), electronic cable jacketing, and coating formulations
- Chinese exporters of engineering plastics, electronic materials, and optical fiber coatings to the EU must conduct immediate SVHC screening
- Products containing TPP above 0.1% w/w must comply with notification and communication obligations to downstream customers
📋 29th SVHC Consultation Batch (under review – monitor closely):
| Substance | CAS No. | Hazard Class | Affected Sectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyl sulfone | 80-07-9 | vPvB | Engineering plastics, dyes, polymers |
| Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide | 75980-60-8 | Reproductive toxicity | UV-cured coatings, photoinitiators, fiber optic coatings |
2. China GB Standards Update: GB 18580-2025 Enters Mandatory Enforcement
✅ Major Change: GB 18580-2025 became mandatory on June 1, 2026
This mandatory national standard for formaldehyde emission limits in wood-based panels for interior decoration marks the end of the E1-level era in China's wood panel industry.
| Indicator | Old Standard (GB 18580-2017) | New Standard (GB 18580-2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished wood-based panel products | E1 (≤0.124 mg/m³) | E0 (≤0.050 mg/m³) – Mandatory | Tightened by 62% |
| Unfinished substrates | E1 | E1 (≤0.124 mg/m³) | Maintained |
| Premium ENF grade | Not defined | ≤0.025 mg/m³ | New top tier added |
⚠️ Impact on New Materials Industry:
- All wood-based panels sold in China must now meet the mandatory E0 (≤0.050 mg/m³) threshold
- Zero-formaldehyde panels using MDI adhesive can achieve ENF grade (≤0.025 mg/m³), becoming the premium standard for export-oriented manufacturers
- Type-testing reports must be updated; testing turnaround is approximately 5-7 business days
3. Recommended Actions (Priority Order)
- 【Urgent – This Week】Conduct an immediate SVHC inventory to determine whether TPP (CAS 115-86-6) is present in any product or raw material
- 【Urgent – This Month】Obtain GB 18580-2025 compliance test reports for all wood-based panel product lines
- 【Important – Next Quarter】Establish an SVHC supply chain communication process and prepare REACH compliance documentation packages for EU buyers
- 【Ongoing】Monitor the 29th SVHC consultation outcome; track final listing timelines
Report generated: June 22, 2026 | Sources: ECHA, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, China Standards Service Network
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