Eco-friendly Inks: Unlocking the REACH 242 SVHC List for a Green Future
【Summary】With the EU REACH regulation's Substances of SVHC list updated to 242 items, the pad printing industry faces new environmental challenges, particularly in ink formulations. REACH aims to control the environmental and health impacts of chemicals, and ink manufacturers must ensure their products are free from restricted substances and comply with standards. UV curable inks & water-based inks are becoming mainstream in the eco-friendly ink market due to their low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. With the continuous updates of the EU REACH regulation, the 32nd batch of the SVHC list, released in November 2024, has expanded to 242 items. This updated list presents new compliance challenges for the ink industry, particularly in inks widely used in pad...











