Authorisation process: Candidate List and Annex XIV

Only nickel compounds corresponding to the criteria of SVHC could be listed on the « Candidate List ». Nickel metal’s current hazard classification does not meet the criteria for consideration as an SVHC and it cannot be listed on the “Candidate List” and is not liable for Authorisation.

With respect to nickel compounds, although they do meet the CMR 1A and 1B criterion, none of them has been listed on the “Candidate List” and therefore, de facto, none of them are included in Annex XIV. The latter means that so far no use of nickel compounds needs to seek for an Authorisation.

Nevertheless, due to the classification of some nickel compounds, there is a high risk that some of them will be selected by a Member State. Therefore, the Nickel Institute is closely monitoring the situation and developments and is responding to the Authorisation challenge through several initiatives intended to ensure an effective and efficient response and also to make downstream use sectors more aware of the implications of REACH Authorisation for their businesses.

 

Click here to access the Candidate List of SVHC published by ECHA

Click here to access the Annex XIV recommandation published by ECHA

 

Listing and Authorisation process

 

Candidate List process

 

Annex XIV process