General Court: Further Clarification on SVHC Status of Bisphenol A

Abstract

Regulatory efforts regarding Bisphenol A are subject to on-going discussions, including the underlying scientific assessment of the intrinsic properties of the substance and related risks. In this context, the businessassociationPlasticsEuropechallengedseveraldecisions relating to the inclusion of Bisphenol A in the list of substances qualifying as candidates for authorisation according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)1. Most recently the General Court has issued two rulings anddismissed the corresponding actions by PlasticsEurope. By upholding the underlying decisions regarding the initial inclusion of Bisphenol A in the candidate list aswell as a subsequently added justification to that inclusion, the General Court for the first time clarified essential details regarding the procedure and scientific requirements which have to be met to include substances in the candidate list.