📋 Report Overview
| Report Date | August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Policy Areas | EU REACH SVHC | US EPA TSCA | China GB Standards |
| Risk Level | 🟡 Medium — New China GB standard published |
| Conclusion | New China GB standard published; no major updates in EU REACH or US EPA |
I. EU REACH SVHC Candidate List 🟢 Low Risk
Current Status: No new substances added
As of August 26, 2026, the EU REACH SVHC Candidate List remains at 253 substances (last updated February 4, 2026 with n-hexane and BPAF). No new candidate list updates today.
Baseline Information
| Item | Content |
| Total SVHCs | 253 substances |
| Last Update | February 4, 2026 (n-hexane, BPAF) |
| Notification Threshold | SVHC content > 0.1% (w/w) |
| SCIP Notification | Required for articles containing SVHC > 0.1% |
II. US EPA TSCA Regulatory Activity 🟢 Low Risk
Current Status: No major new restrictions
No significant new TSCA substance restrictions or rule amendments recently, but the following ongoing activities warrant attention:
2.1 SNUR Proposals (Active)
| Proposal | Content | Comment Deadline |
| SNUR 26-1 | Proposed SNURs for certain PMN substances | July 10, 2026 |
| SNUR 26-4 | Proposed SNURs for certain PMN substances | August 31, 2026 |
Impact Note: SNURs require notification to EPA at least 90 days before manufacturing or processing the listed chemicals for a significant new use. Chinese new materials exporters using affected chemicals should assess whether SNUR obligations apply.
2.2 Key Reporting Deadlines
| Rule | Current Deadline |
| TSCA 8(d) H&S Data Reporting (16 chemicals) | May 21, 2027 |
| TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting | January 31, 2027 (or 60 days after final rule) |
| PCE and CTC Compliance Dates | Under EPA reconsideration |
III. China GB Standards Update 🟡 Medium Risk
Important: GB/T 27563—2026 NMP Standard Officially Published
In August 2026, the national standard GB/T 27563—2026 “N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone for Industrial Use,” led by Wanhua Chemical, was officially published. It will take effect on December 1, 2026, replacing GB/T 27563—2011.
3.1 Key Changes in the New Standard
| Indicator | Old Version | New Version |
| Product Grading | Single industrial grade | General industrial (Type I, II) + Battery industrial |
| Battery-grade purity | Not specified | >= 99.90% |
| Metal ions | Not regulated | Mandatory ppb-level control (Na, Fe, Cu, Ca, etc.) |
| Metal particle impurities | No specific requirement | New indicators and testing methods |
| Packaging & Transport | Basic requirements | Grade labeling, nitrogen-sealed moisture-proof packaging, mixed-transport controls |
NMP Background: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is an indispensable solvent in lithium battery cathode coating processes, widely used in power battery and energy storage battery manufacturing. The new standard establishes a unified technical benchmark for battery-grade NMP, driving quality upgrades in China’s lithium battery solvent industry.
3.2 Other Recent GB Standard Updates (July 2026)
- 508 recommended national standards approved and released (July 2, 2026), covering quality carbon structural steel, plastics, rubber and other fields, with implementation from November 2026 to February 2027
- 47 new materials national standards approved, including carbon fiber reinforced composites and aluminum nitride wafers, supporting innovation in the new materials industry
- Non-metallic materials standards (GB/T 19466 series, GB/T 33047.1, etc.) effective since July 1, 2026
IV. Recommended Actions
| Priority | Action Item | Deadline |
| 🔴 High | NMP manufacturers: assess product grade gaps against GB/T 27563—2026; develop technical remediation plan | By October 2026 |
| 🟡 Medium | Lithium battery/energy storage companies: verify NMP raw materials from supply chain meet battery-grade requirements | By November 2026 |
| 🟡 Medium | Assess whether products involve chemicals covered by TSCA SNUR 26-4 | By August 31, 2026 |
| 🟢 Low | Continue monitoring ECHA SVHC candidate list updates in H2 2026 | Ongoing |
V. Upcoming Monitoring Focus
- August 31, 2026: SNUR 26-4 comment period closes — monitor final outcome
- H2 2026: Whether ECHA issues a new SVHC candidate list update
- December 1, 2026: GB/T 27563—2026 takes effect; battery-grade NMP compliance required
- Early 2027: EPA TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting window expected to open
Report generated: August 26, 2026 01:15 (UTC+8) | Target audience: Chinese new materials exporters (EU and US markets)
This report is for reference only; please refer to official sources for regulatory details.
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