Unregulated SVHCs posed health risks in EU consumer products.
Notify ECHA if article contains SVHC >0.1%; provide safe use information to customers within 45 days of request
Varies by member state; typically €10,000–€500,000 fine; import ban
Mandatory Deadline: Updated twice yearly; current list has 240+ substances
Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters — applies to finished articles
Issuing Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)