On 4 October 2017, The European Commission Submitted two notifications (G/TBT/N/EU/519 and G/TBT/N/EU/520 ) to WTO, notifying that they will plan to identify benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2 anhydride ( trimellitic anhydride, TMA) and dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) as substances of very high concern (SVHC). The proposal is expected to enter into force in March 2018.

The two substances are detailed below for reference:

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