REACH Restrictions for DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP Starting on
REACH Restrictions for DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP Starting on July 7, 2025 New Bans on Plasticizers 2. Jul 2025 Further restrictions are to be applied to phthalate plasticizers in products starting on July 7, 2025. From that date onward, the strict limit previously imposed on toys and baby products will be extended to almost all products.
Phthalates - ECHA - Europa
uses of BBP and DBP in immediate packaging of medicinal products. REACH restrictions. Phthalates that are classified as toxic to reproduction (Repr. 1B) are restricted on their own and in mixtures that are intended for consumer use. DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP are restricted in a wide range of products since July 2025.
EU Expands Restriction of Phthalates Under REACH - SGSCorp
DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP DEHP, DBP and BBP: Scope (plasticized material) (i) Used as substances or in mixtures in toys and childcare articles (ii) Placing toys and childcare articles on the market---(iii) Placing articles on the market---Requirement < 0.1% (individually and in combination) ≤ 0.1% (sum) Effective date: January 7, 2025 for DEHP
REACH Phthalates Regulations Amended to Apply to All
0.1%. Details of the amendments to REACH Annex XVII are as follows: The number of restricted phthalates increased from three (DEHP, DBP, and BBP) to four with the inclusion of DIBP; The limit of all four restricted phthalates is 0.1% by weight (individually or in combination) of the plasticized material; The scope of product types containing
EU phthalates restriction comes into force - Food Packaging Forum
Announced in December 2018, the restriction dictates that “the four substances will be restricted to a concentration equal to or below 0.1% by weight individually or in any combination in any plasticized material in articles used by consumers or in indoor areas” (FPF reported ).
- When can a product containing DEHP & DBP be placed on the market?
- Articles containing DEHP, DBP, DIBP, and BBP in a concentration, individually or in combination, greater than or equal to 0.1% by weight of the plasticised material shall not be placed on the market. Paragraph 1 shall apply three years from the entry into force of the restriction.
- Are DEHP & DBP regulated in toys & childcare articles?
- DEHP, DBP and BBP are subject to restrictions in toys and childcare articles. DIBP is only restricted in toys. The use of DEHP, DBP and BBP in plastic for food contact materials is regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and specific measures thereunder (e.g. Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011).
- Can EU manufacturers use DBP & DBP in articles?
- Currently, EU manufacturers could use DEHP, DBP, DIBP, and BBP in articles within the scope of the restriction proposal if they apply for an authorisation, while importers are not required to apply (as authorisation requirements do not apply to imported articles).
- When does the DIBP regulation come into force?
- 14 December 2024 for uses in mixtures containing DIBP at or above 0,1 % and below 0,3 % weight by weight. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. If you have any needs or questions, please contact us at test@cirs-group.com.
- Can DBP be used in plastic for food contact materials?
- The use of DEHP, DBP and BBP in plastic for food contact materials is regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and specific measures thereunder (e.g. Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011). The use of DIBP is not allowed in plastic for food contact materials. However, significant phthalate contamination has been found in food.
- Can DIBP be used in plastic?
- DIBP is only restricted in toys. The use of DEHP, DBP and BBP in plastic for food contact materials is regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and specific measures thereunder (e.g. Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011). The use of DIBP is not allowed in plastic for food contact materials.
