According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, on January 17, 2022, four substances used in cosmetics, rubber, lubricants, sealants and greases were added to the list of substances of concern. It is a high priority for ECHA (called Candidate list) because of its hormone-disrupting properties in humans.

According to REACH regulations, importers and manufacturers of products containing substances on the Candidate list must notify ECHA within 6 months from the date the substances are added to the Candidate list (ie January 17, 2020. 2022). Any supplier of products containing substances on the Candidate list in concentrations greater than 0.1% (by weight) must provide sufficient information to their customers and consumers to obtain authorization for use. safe.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden also noted that Vietnamese enterprises that are producing products for export to Northern Europe using four newly added substances should pay attention to complying with ECHA's regulations on hazardous substances. was listed on the Candidate list.

Source: Dang Huy - https://tapchicongthuong.vn/