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A brief introduction to SVHC detection
 2024-06-04 15:49:34
SVHC, Highly concerned about substances, sourced from the EU REACH regulations. According to Article 57 of the REACH regulation, SVHC is determined based on the following criteria. Substances with very high levels of concern have serious consequences for harm. Substances that meet the conditions can be placed in a list. The SVHC of this list was first published on October 28, 2008 and last updated on June 20, 2016. This list is referred to as the candidate list for all substances added by the European Chemical Administration (ECHA). SVHC may have very serious or, in some cases, irreversible impacts on people and the environment, hence the reason for its authorization.
(a) According to EU Directive 67/548/EEC, carcinogenic substances, teratogenic substances, and reproductive toxic substances are classified as Class 1 and Class 2. This directive will soon be replaced by the EU 1272/2008/EC (Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures, CLP Regulation), which classifies the aforementioned hazardous substances as 1a and 1b in the new regulation.
(b) Persistent, bioaccumulating, toxic substances (PBT), and highly persistent strong bioaccumulating substances (vPvB) determined in accordance with Annex X III of the REACH regulations.
(c) Other substances that have been proven to have serious harmful effects on humans and the environment through practical cases, such as endocrine disruptors.