Call for evidence: aromatic BrFRs
ECHA is calling for input to support a restriction proposal on certain non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants (BrFRs). Open for public input until 18th March 2026.
The call concerns proposed restriction of three aromatic brominated flame retardants identified as SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) because vPvB (very Persistent very Bioaccumulative): DBDPE, TBPH and BTBPE and two substances containing these. This follows a European Commission mandate of 10th November 2025. ECHA indicates that the call for evidence also concerns 19 other non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants currently undergoing PBT/vPvB (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic / very Persistent very Bioaccumulative) assessment, because the Commission’s mandate to prepare restriction dossiers may be expanded (see table listing these 19 further brominated FRs here). The call for evidence requests information on economic impacts of possible restriction, alternatives (technical and economic feasibility) and issues such as trade, employment, production processes and quality. The call targets all interested parties, including private companies, such as polymer compounders for the electrical and electronic sector (EEE), formulators of mixtures for the coating of textiles, manufacturers of construction products, suppliers of flame retardants, importers of articles containing flame retardants, etc., and also sector associations, laboratories, scientific organisations, NGOs and other stakeholders
DBDPE = 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene]
TBPH = Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate
BTBPE = 1,1'-[ethane-1,2- diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6- tribromobenzene]
See “ECHA report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs)” in pinfa Newsletter n°166
“Call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction proposal on certain non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants”, ECHA call for evidence open to 18th March 2026 https://echa.europa.eu/calls-for-comments-and-evidence/-/substance-rev/81001/term
