Posted by: Gustaaf Bos

recycled plastic with SVHC on candidate list and Art 33

1) Recycled plastics with no new substances added by the recycler but containing "SVHC on the candidate list" (e.g. DEHP) above 0.1% w/w. Example recycled PVC with 0.2% DEHP after te recycling process. Is the "SVHC on the CL' in the recycled plastic an "impurity" in the recycled plastic? See definition of substance: - Process = recycling process. - Impurity is part of the substance according to substance definition. When a plastic converter uses the recycled plastic without adding hismself the same "SVHC on the candidate list (e.g. DEHP)", does Art 33 (communication obligation) apply?

2) Is there already a draft or official ECHA publication that answers questions about REACH, plastic waste and recycled materials?