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N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide has been added to the list of candidate substances, as it may cause cancer or genetic defects. It is mainly used in polymers and in the manufacture of other chemicals, textiles, leather and fur, especially in paints and coatings.

The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern now contains 224 entries for chemicals that may harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must provide their customers and consumers with sufficient information to use them safely.

These substances may be included in the Authorisation List in the future. If a substance is on the Candidate List, its use will be banned unless companies apply for authorisation and are authorised by the European Commission to continue using it.
Suppliers of articles containing a substance on the candidate list with a concentration above 0.1% (weight by weight) have to give their customers and consumers sufficient information to enable them to use them safely. Consumers have the right to ask suppliers whether the products they buy contain substances of very high concern.

Importers and producers of articles will have to notify ECHA if their article contains N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide within six months from the date it was included in the list: 10 June 2022. Suppliers of candidate list substances, supplied on their own or in mixtures, have to provide their customers with a safety data sheet.

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