On 10 August 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) re‑included Bisphenol F (BPF) on the SVHC Intention List. The previous proposal for this substance had been withdrawn. This iteration uses the original hazard assessment evidence. Industry analysis indicates a high likelihood that BPF will be formally added to the SVHC Candidate List. Many manufacturers use BPF as a BPA substitute. Enterprises should watch out for risks of regrettable substitution and are advised to conduct supply‑chain screening in advance.
I. Event Overview
‑ Jun 2025: BPF was first added to the SVHC Intention List; public consultation opened in September the same year
‑ Feb 2026: The proposal was withdrawn, and BPF failed to enter the SVHC Candidate List
‑ 10 Aug 2026: Re‑listed on the Intention List; public consultation is scheduled to commence in February 2027
