On 17 July 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1464 to amend Annex XVII to the EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The new Entry 77 on formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0) released from furniture, articles and interior of road vehicles, shall be added in Annex XVII. The amendment shall enter into force on 6 August 2023 and apply after 6 August 2026.

The restriction is as follows:

The test conditions specified in Appendix 14：

URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1464/oj

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