ECHA to Add 15 Chemicals to SVHC List     

On September 1st, 2009 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed to add fifteen chemicals to an EU list of "substance of very high concerns" (SVHCs). Chemicals on this list could eventually be subject to tough authorization requirements under the REACH regulation after public comment period.
   In October 2008, the first batches of 15 SVHCs were announced on ECHA's official website. In June 2009, ECHA added 7 SVHCs in the Authorization List.
   The number of SVHCs in the Authorization List keeps increasing, and chemical makers have to optimize their production process and use environmentally friendly raw materials so as to cut the increased production costs. Manufactures and distributors may take great risk in export business when facing the higher environmental requirements.
    China's Crop Protection Industry Association also calls the attention of the Chinese pesticide manufacturers to these 15 substance as well as their properties, so as to adjust production portfolio timely. The proposed 15 substance include anthracene oil, coal tar pitch, 2,4-dinitrotoluene, tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate and etc.