Policy Monitoring Report – New Materials Industry – June 22, 2026

📋 Policy Monitoring Daily Report – New Materials Industry

Monitoring Date: June 22, 2026

Scope: EU REACH SVHC, US EPA TSCA, China GB Standards

🇨🇳 China GB Standards Update

Standard: GB 18580-2025 “Indoor Decorating and Refurbishing Materials – Wood-based Panels and Finishing Products – Limit of Formaldehyde Emission”

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

Key Changes:

• Formaldehyde emission limit tightened from E1 level (≤0.124mg/m³) to E0 level (≤0.050mg/m³)
• Unified mandatory emission standards for indoor wood-based panel products
• Combined with ecological environment code imposing environmental taxes on formaldehyde and VOCs

Risk Level: 🔴 High

Impact Analysis:

• Wood-based panel and indoor decoration material manufacturers must immediately adjust production processes
• Export-oriented enterprises need to meet both EU E1 and China E0 dual standards
• Significant increase in environmental compliance costs, raising industry competition thresholds

Action Recommendations:

1. Immediate Audit: Check if existing products comply with GB 18580-2025 requirements
2. Process Upgrade: Invest in low-formaldehyde adhesive R&D (e.g., MDI glue, soy protein adhesive)
3. Testing & Certification: Commission third-party agencies (e.g., CTI, SGS) for E0-level certification
4. Supply Chain Control: Require upstream suppliers to provide raw material test reports meeting the new standard
5. Documentation Update: Update product manuals, test reports, and compliance declarations

🇪🇺 EU REACH SVHC Update

Latest Development: 36th batch of SVHC candidate list published on February 4, 2026

Total Count: 253 Substances of Very High Concern

Risk Level: 🟡 Medium

Compliance Obligations:

• Articles containing SVHC > 0.1% (w/w) must be notified to ECHA
• Supply chain information transmission obligations (SDS updates)
• SCIP database notification for articles containing SVHC

Action Recommendations:

1. Download the latest SVHC list (253 substances) and verify product components
2. Establish supply chain information transmission mechanisms
3. Conduct SVHC testing for high-risk materials

🇺🇸 US EPA TSCA Update

Latest Development: No major updates identified this week

Risk Level: 🟢 Low

Note: Continue monitoring TSCA Section 6(h) restrictions on PFAS, formaldehyde, and other substances

📊 Comprehensive Risk Assessment

📞 Compliance Support

For further policy interpretation or compliance consultation, contact:

• China: National Quality Inspection Center for Wood and Bamboo Products
• EU: ECHA Official Website (https://echa.europa.eu)
• USA: EPA TSCA Official Website (https://www.epa.gov/tsca)

This report is automatically generated by AI Market Intelligence Officer. Data sourced from public policy release channels.