New Compliance Risks for Manufacturers: ECHA Chemicals, Brazil Import Rules, and China Gas Standards
- Charlene
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 26
From hazardous substances in the EU to telecom imports in Brazil and gas appliances in China — this week's regulatory changes signal growing scrutiny across chemical safety, tech, and energy systems. Here's what’s new and what manufacturers must act on now.
🇪🇺 ECHA Adds Three Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now includes 250 entries for chemicals that can be harmful to people or the environment.
Companies are responsible for managing the risks associated with these chemicals and must provide customers and consumers with information on their safe use. These substances may be added to the Authorisation List in the future.
If a substance is on this list, companies cannot use it unless they apply for authorisation and receive approval from the European Commission for its continued use. If a substance contains a Candidate List substance at a concentration above 0.1% (w/w), suppliers must provide information to their customers and consumers on how to use it safely.
Consumers have the right to ask suppliers if the products they are purchasing contain substances of very high concern.
Status: In effect — Importers and producers must notify ECHA within six months if their articles contain a substance from the Candidate List.
📌 What This Means for Manufacturers
Audit your product composition for the newly listed SVHCs to determine notification obligations.
Update safety data sheets and product labeling with appropriate customer disclosures.
Assign regulatory tracking to EHS or compliance teams to monitor Candidate List changes and Authorisation List risk.
🇧🇷 Public Consultation for Telecom Product Imports in Brazil
A draft procedure has been published to update the administrative processes for importing telecommunications products in Brazil. It proposes changes to the "Declaração Única de Importação" (DUIMP) form with new information to be used for inspection and control by Anatel (Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency).
One of its aims is to require the declaration of detailed information such as the importer, manufacturer, exporter, product specifications, certificate and license numbers in the DUIMP form.
Status: In effect — Applies to telephones and mobile phones, modems, routers, wireless communication devices, telecom infrastructure, radio/TV transmitters, and other communication equipment.
📌 What This Means for Manufacturers
Prepare internal databases and product documentation for the expanded DUIMP form requirements.
Coordinate with local import partners to validate data accuracy before submission.
Assign regulatory liaison to Anatel engagement and follow-up post-consultation.
🇨🇳 National Standard of the P.R.C. for Domestic Gas Instantaneous Water Heater
This standard specifies terminology and definitions, classification and models, material and structural requirements, performance requirements, test methods and markings, installation, packaging, transportation, and storage of domestic gas instantaneous water heaters.
The goal is to ensure that water heaters available in the market are safe, efficient, and adhere to national quality standards.
Status: In effect — Applies to gas instantaneous water heaters with a nominal heat load not exceeding 70 kW for domestic or dual-purpose use.
📌 What This Means for Manufacturers
Reassess product specs, testing protocols, and technical files to meet updated structural and performance criteria.
Plan for recertification and local registration well ahead of market re-entry or product launch.
Engage with China-based engineering and QA teams to align testing and packaging logistics.
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