France intends to propose 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A; BPA) (EC 201-245-8; CAS80-05-7) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) by 8 August 2016, which have carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) effects. At the same date, the Netherlands also intends to propose benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2-anhydride (trimelliticanhydride; TMA) (EC 209-008-0; CAS 552-30-7) as an SVHC. Which probablely have serious effects to human health. 

BACL advises companies pay more attention to the new measures for substance of very high concern (SVHC) in goods, ensuring products are compliance with the new requirements.