[Policy Monitor] New Materials Industry – July 31, 2026 Regulatory Update

Report Overview

1. EU REACH SVHC Candidate List

Status: No new substances added

• The most recent major update was November 7, 2024, when the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally added Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) to the SVHC Candidate List, bringing the total to 242 substances
• As of July 31, 2026, the SVHC list remains at 242 substances with no new additions announced
• Action: Conduct regular SVHC compliance audits for products exported to the EU, particularly those using TPP or phosphate-based flame retardants

2. China GB Standards Update

Status: Two notable standards effective/impending

Already Effective (July 1, 2026)

• GB/T 46992-2025: Classification and Comprehensive Utilization Technical Specification for Rare Earth Secondary Resources
  Approved by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration on December 31, 2025; formally effective July 1, 2026.
  Impact: Rare earth deep-processing and new materials enterprises must align production and testing processes with the new specification.

Impending (August 1, 2026)

• GB 46030-2025: Safety Technical Requirements for Building Safety Glass
  Officially released by the State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration; to take effect August 1, 2026.
  Scope: Tempered glass, laminated glass, heat-soaked tempered glass, safety insulating glass, and fire-resistant glass.
  Impact: New standard supersedes the previous version with stricter safety technical requirements; glass deep-processing enterprises should prepare accordingly.

Ongoing Enforcement

• GB 4806.7-2023: National Food Safety Standard – Plastic Materials and Products for Food Contact
  Effective September 6, 2024; 2026 remains a key enforcement transition period.
  Key changes: New total primary aromatic amine (PAA) migration limit (detection limit: 0.01 mg/kg) – nylon kitchenware and colored plastic products require priority screening.
  PC material bisphenol A migration limit tightened significantly from 0.6 mg/kg to 0.05 mg/kg.

3. US EPA TSCA Update

Status: No significant new rules published

• No major new TSCA substance restrictions or significant rule amendments identified recently
• Recommendation: Continue monitoring EPA ChemView updates for emerging requirements

4. Recommended Actions

5. Upcoming Monitoring Focus

• Whether ECHA will issue a new SVHC candidate list update in H2 2026
• Market surveillance dynamics following GB 46030-2025 implementation
• GB 4806.7-2023 enforcement and inspection trends during the transition period

Report generated: July 31, 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.