EU - One Hazardous Chemical Added to the Candidate List

​N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide was added to the Candidate List on June 10 as it may cause cancer or genetic defects. It is mostly used in polymers (as a monmoner for polymerization, as a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer, and in paints and coatings) and when manufacturing other chemicals, textiles, leather or fur. 

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 224 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give the customers and consumers enough information to use them safely.​​