The REACH Regulation serves as the cornerstone compliance framework for EU market access. The SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) list undergoes annual updates, with a new round of additions scheduled for 2026, expanding the candidate substance pool by 253 entries. Export-oriented enterprises must stay abreast of regulatory updates to mitigate compliance risks. GRGTEST REACH-SVHC testing solutions stay aligned with EU regulatory developments, synchronizing testing standards in real-time. Backed by dual certifications from CMA and CNAS, our precision screening ensures optimal accuracy, providing comprehensive support for products to successfully navigate EU market clearance.
List of new substances added under REACH-SVHC in 2026
The newly added substances are all high-risk materials that pose hazards to human health and damage the ecological environment, covering raw materials from multiple sectors including chemical industry, plastics, textiles, and hardware. After inclusion in the list, they uniformly comply with the 0.1% (1000 ppm) content limit for homogeneous materials. The GRGTEST REACH-SVHC testing has achieved comprehensive coverage for both newly added and all SVHC substances, enabling precise screening for various materials without missed detections or misjudgments, and efficiently generating globally recognized compliance reports.
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Material Category |
Specific substance |
Main hazards |
Common use cases |
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Organic compounds |
Fluoroalkyl ether compounds |
Persistent, bioaccumulative toxicity, prone to accumulation in organisms |
Industrial additives, raw materials for waterproof and oil-resistant coatings |
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Aromatic phenolic derivatives |
Interferes with endocrine function and affects human reproductive development |
Plastic stabilizer, coating additive, adhesive formulation |
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Novel Halogenated Flame Retardant |
High persistence, polluting the ecological environment |
Flame retardant treatment for electrical and electronic equipment, plastics, and textile fabrics |
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Inorganic class |
Complex salts of heavy metals |
Potentially carcinogenic, with reproductive toxicity |
Electroplating solutions for hardware, ceramic glazes, and industrial catalysts |
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Borate derivatives |
Poisoning aquatic environments and posing health risks |
Glass additives, flame-retardant materials, and daily chemical additives |
Key Points of New Substance Control Measures
Newly added SVHC substances in 2026 will be subject to the EU's unified control standards: the content of any single substance in homogeneous materials must not exceed 0.1%. Products exceeding this limit are prohibited from entering the EU market and may face penalties such as seizure, recall, and fines. Enterprises must promptly conduct inspections of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products, complete testing in advance, and eliminate compliance risks.
Compliance check recommendations
Enterprises exporting electronic appliances, textiles and footwear, toys and maternal/infant products, hardware and plastics, and automotive components from the EU must promptly conduct specialized screening for new substances or directly perform comprehensive SVHC testing to fully comply with the new regulatory requirements.
For hassle-free compliance monitoring and efficient customs clearance, GRGTEST REACH-SVHC testing is the trusted choice. As a state-owned professional third-party testing institution equipped with experienced technical teams and advanced testing equipment, we can rapidly complete sample splitting, substance testing, and report issuance, providing one-on-one services throughout the process. Real-time interpretation of new regulations helps enterprises avoid risks of cargo seizure and penalties, thereby solidifying their market access qualifications in the EU.