On August 10, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) re-added Bisphenol F (BPF) to the SVHC intention list. This substance had previously been withdrawn from the proposal, and this time the original hazard assessment basis was used. Industry judges that the probability of its official inclusion in the SVHC candidate list is relatively high. Many enterprises use BPF as a substitute for BPA, and they need to be vigilant about the risk of regretful substitution. It is recommended to conduct early supply chain risk checks.
I. Event Overview
• 2025.06 BPF was first included in the SVHC intention list, and public consultation was conducted in September of the same year.
• 2026.02 The proposal was withdrawn, and it did not enter the SVHC candidate list.
• 2026.08.10 BPF was again included in the intention list, and it is planned to launch public consultation in February 2027.
Note: Intention substances do not mean immediate control. Only when officially entered into the SVHC candidate list, legal obligations will take effect, but risk prevention and control should be done in advance.
Current status of the SVHC list: 253 candidate substances; pending substances: resorcinol; intention substances: BPF.
II. Substance Introduction
Bisphenol F (BPF, 4,4'-methylene diphenol)
a、CAS: 620 92 8
b、Control reasons: Reproductive toxicity
c、Primary uses: As a substitute for BPA, used in plastics, adhesives, coating inks, epoxy products, and some food contact packaging.
III. If officially included, enterprise compliance obligations
1. Information transmission: If the content is >0.1%, safety information must be provided to downstream; within 45 days of receiving consumer inquiries, free responses are required; there is no tonnage threshold.
2. SCIP notification: If the content is >0.1%, SCIP notification must be completed; products without notification are prohibited from being placed on the EU market.
3. ECHA notification: If the content is >0.1% and the annual export volume to the EU is >1 ton, a notification must be submitted to ECHA.
IV. Practical suggestions for enterprises
1、Include BPF (CAS 620 92 8) in the supply chain risk check list, request material declarations from suppliers, and focus on checking adhesives, coatings, and plastic parts;
2、Conduct testing as needed, establish material ledgers, and master the actual content of the products;
3、Pay attention to the public consultation window in February 2027, and submit industry feedback opinions;
4、Prepare information transmission and SCIP notification plans in advance to prevent subsequent export restrictions and notification violations;
5、Early preparation of information transmission, SCIP notification plans can effectively avoid risks such as product export restrictions and notification violations, ensuring the stability of EU market trade.
