Overview
In April 2026, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association(ACEA) updated the 'ACEA Regulatory List', a consolidated list of regulated substances for the automotive supply chain, to Version 4.2.
Background of the ACEA Regulatory List
Q1. What is the ACEA Regulatory List, and why is it necessary?
: The ACEA Regulatory List is a consolidated list of regulated substances provided by ACEA as a comprehensive standard to support companies in ensuring safe regulatory compliance.
Currently, when specifying certain substance groups like PFOA or nonylphenol ethoxylates, regulations sometimes define them using broad regulatory definitions—such as chemical structures or carbon chain lengths—rather than specific CAS numbers. Since regulatory authorities do not provide an exhaustive list of all CAS numbers that fall under these definitions, practitioners face limitations in accurately determining whether the substances included in their products are actually subject to regulation.
The ACEA Regulatory List was created to resolve these practical difficulties. Therefore, it supports practitioners by providing the specific CAS numbers of derived substances that fall under these regulatory definitions as comprehensively as possible.
Q2. How is the ACEA Regulatory List different from GADSL?
: The two lists differ in their criteria for classifying and registering substances.
GADSL (Focus on Presence in Automotive Materials): It primarily deals with substances that are actually present in automotive materials and parts. Even if a substance is legally regulated, it may be omitted if it is not used in automotive parts.
ACEA Regulatory List (Focus on Legally Regulated Substances): It includes all "legally regulated substances," regardless of whether they are actually used or present in automotive parts.
Therefore, if you are handling materials containing substances that are listed in the ACEA Regulatory List but not in GADSL, please do not mark them as confidential when creating your MDS (Material Data Sheet), and declare them explicitly.
*If the substance is not registered in the IMDS Basic Substance List, you can request its registration via the Basic Substance Request form under the Functions menu in your IMDS account.
Q3. What regulations are covered by the ACEA Regulatory List?
: The ACEA Regulatory List consolidates and provides information on the following key European chemical regulations:
REACH SVHC (Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern)
REACH Annex XIV (Substances Subject to Authorisation)
REACH Annex XVII (Substances Subject to Restriction/Ban)
EU POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
EU PIC (Prior Informed Consent)
Changes in ACEA Regulatory List 4.2
1. IMDS SVHC Flag Update
The IMDS SVHC Flag is a property value indicating whether a substance is classified as an SVHC. In Version 4.2, the SVHC Flags for the 8 SCCPs listed below have been updated from 'false' to 'true'.
Updated CAS Numbers for 8 SCCPs: 276673-33-7, 601523-20-0, 221174-07-8, 219697-10-6, 219697-11-7, 36312-81-9, 18993-26-5, 601523-25-5
Note: CAS Number 71011-12-6 (a substance in the same SCCPs group) already had its IMDS SVHC Flag updated to 'true' in Version 4.1.
2. GADSL Classification Value Changes
Reflecting the GADSL 2026 standards, the GADSL classification values within the ACEA Regulatory List have been modified.
N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc): D → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF): D/P → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP): D/P → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
bisphenol AF and its salts (CAS 126049-00-1): Newly classified as D/P
Conclusion
The ACEA Regulatory List is designed to assist in identifying regulated substances and creating MDSs.
Please note that it is not a standard that exempts you from your legal compliance responsibilities.
MDSKorea will always strive to provide you with useful information. Thank you.
[Glossary]
Term
| Description
|
|---|
ACEA | European Automobile Manufacturers' Association |
ACEA Regulatory List | A consolidated list of regulated substances created and maintained by ACEA to support reporting practices in the automotive supply chain |
GADSL | Global Automotive Declarable Substance List |
SVHC | Substances of Very High Concern designated by EU REACH |
SCCPs | Short-chain (C10~C13) chlorinated paraffin chemical substances. Previously used as plasticizers, flame retardants, etc., but banned due to their toxicity and environmental persistence |
REACH Candidate List | Candidate list for SVHCs. The candidate group prior to being officially designated as SVHCs |
GADSL D | Declarable. A substance classification that must be reported if it is contained above the threshold limit |
GADSL P | Prohibited. A substance classification that is banned for use in specific regions or applications |
GADSL D/P | A substance classification where either D (Declarable) or P (Prohibited) applies depending on the application |
[References&Links]
Overview
In April 2026, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association(ACEA) updated the 'ACEA Regulatory List', a consolidated list of regulated substances for the automotive supply chain, to Version 4.2.
Background of the ACEA Regulatory List
Q1. What is the ACEA Regulatory List, and why is it necessary?
: The ACEA Regulatory List is a consolidated list of regulated substances provided by ACEA as a comprehensive standard to support companies in ensuring safe regulatory compliance.
Currently, when specifying certain substance groups like PFOA or nonylphenol ethoxylates, regulations sometimes define them using broad regulatory definitions—such as chemical structures or carbon chain lengths—rather than specific CAS numbers. Since regulatory authorities do not provide an exhaustive list of all CAS numbers that fall under these definitions, practitioners face limitations in accurately determining whether the substances included in their products are actually subject to regulation.
The ACEA Regulatory List was created to resolve these practical difficulties. Therefore, it supports practitioners by providing the specific CAS numbers of derived substances that fall under these regulatory definitions as comprehensively as possible.
Q2. How is the ACEA Regulatory List different from GADSL?
: The two lists differ in their criteria for classifying and registering substances.
GADSL (Focus on Presence in Automotive Materials): It primarily deals with substances that are actually present in automotive materials and parts. Even if a substance is legally regulated, it may be omitted if it is not used in automotive parts.
ACEA Regulatory List (Focus on Legally Regulated Substances): It includes all "legally regulated substances," regardless of whether they are actually used or present in automotive parts.
Therefore, if you are handling materials containing substances that are listed in the ACEA Regulatory List but not in GADSL, please do not mark them as confidential when creating your MDS (Material Data Sheet), and declare them explicitly.
*If the substance is not registered in the IMDS Basic Substance List, you can request its registration via the Basic Substance Request form under the Functions menu in your IMDS account.
Q3. What regulations are covered by the ACEA Regulatory List?
: The ACEA Regulatory List consolidates and provides information on the following key European chemical regulations:
REACH SVHC (Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern)
REACH Annex XIV (Substances Subject to Authorisation)
REACH Annex XVII (Substances Subject to Restriction/Ban)
EU POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
EU PIC (Prior Informed Consent)
Changes in ACEA Regulatory List 4.2
1. IMDS SVHC Flag Update
The IMDS SVHC Flag is a property value indicating whether a substance is classified as an SVHC. In Version 4.2, the SVHC Flags for the 8 SCCPs listed below have been updated from 'false' to 'true'.
Updated CAS Numbers for 8 SCCPs: 276673-33-7, 601523-20-0, 221174-07-8, 219697-10-6, 219697-11-7, 36312-81-9, 18993-26-5, 601523-25-5
Note: CAS Number 71011-12-6 (a substance in the same SCCPs group) already had its IMDS SVHC Flag updated to 'true' in Version 4.1.
2. GADSL Classification Value Changes
Reflecting the GADSL 2026 standards, the GADSL classification values within the ACEA Regulatory List have been modified.
N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc): D → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF): D/P → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP): D/P → P (Upgraded to Prohibited)
bisphenol AF and its salts (CAS 126049-00-1): Newly classified as D/P
Conclusion
The ACEA Regulatory List is designed to assist in identifying regulated substances and creating MDSs.
Please note that it is not a standard that exempts you from your legal compliance responsibilities.
MDSKorea will always strive to provide you with useful information. Thank you.
[Glossary]
ACEA
European Automobile Manufacturers' Association
ACEA Regulatory List
A consolidated list of regulated substances created and maintained by ACEA to support reporting practices in the automotive supply chain
GADSL
Global Automotive Declarable Substance List
SVHC
Substances of Very High Concern designated by EU REACH
SCCPs
Short-chain (C10~C13) chlorinated paraffin chemical substances. Previously used as plasticizers, flame retardants, etc., but banned due to their toxicity and environmental persistence
REACH Candidate List
Candidate list for SVHCs. The candidate group prior to being officially designated as SVHCs
GADSL D
Declarable. A substance classification that must be reported if it is contained above the threshold limit
GADSL P
Prohibited. A substance classification that is banned for use in specific regions or applications
GADSL D/P
A substance classification where either D (Declarable) or P (Prohibited) applies depending on the application
[References&Links]
ACEA Regulatory List - IMDS Public Pages
New ACEA List Streamlines Automotive Compliance | APA Engineering
ACEA Regulatory List (Revision 4.1, 4.2)