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Reference source : ECHA
On 2 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on its proposal to include four substances in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Comments can be submitted until 2 May 2026.
If the substances are ultimately included in Annex XIV, companies will need to apply for authorisation in order to continue using them after their respective sunset dates.
Substances covered by the consultation
According to ECHA’s consultation documents and draft background reports, the following substances n the Candidate List are being considered for inclusion in the Authorisation List:
|
Substance |
CAS No. |
SVHC basis (ECHA) |
Added to Candidate List |
Example uses described by ECHA |
|
Bumetrizole (UV-326) |
3896-11-5 |
vPvB (Article 57(e)) |
23/01/2024 |
UV stabiliser used as an additive in plastics, coatings, adhesives and sealants; also reported in inks and articles. |
|
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (UV-329) |
3147-75-9 |
vPvB (Article 57(e)) |
23/01/2024 |
UV stabiliser, mainly used in plastic and rubber articles, including packaging films and outdoor plastic items. |
|
Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) |
115-86-6 |
Endocrine disruptor for the environment (Article 57(f)) |
07/11/2024 |
Used as a flame retardant and plasticiser in polymers, coatings, adhesives and sealants; also reported in articles. |
|
2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one |
119344-86-4 |
Reproductive toxicity, Repr. 1B (Article 57(c)) |
23/01/2024 |
Photoinitiator used in UV inks and coatings, mainly for industrial and professional applications. |
Scope of the consultation and next steps
ECHA is seeking additional information on the uses and volumes of the substances, their potential exemptions from the authorisation requirement, and the structure and complexity of the relevant supply chains. Registrants and downstream users are also invited to ensure that the use information in their REACH registration dossiers is up to date.
Following the consultation, the Member State Committee will prepare an opinion on ECHA’s draft recommendation. ECHA will then submit its final recommendation to the European Commission, which will decide whether the substances should be included in Annex XIV and under which conditions.
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