Substances of Concern

A proactive, science-based approach to product safety and sustainability.

Allnex has an integrated global program to identify and manage substances of concern across its product portfolio. This approach applies both to the development of new products and to the ongoing review of existing products, supporting allnex’ commitments to product safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

The program brings together established Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Hazard Communication, and Product Stewardship processes with the allnex Sustainability Program to ensure a consistent, science-based approach worldwide.

Continuous and Global Hazard Screening

Maintaining up-to-date hazard classifications for all substances used and produced by allnex is a core element of our Product Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs framework. We continuously monitor and review health and environmental hazard information using reliable scientific and regulatory sources from around the world.

Our global team of Raw Material and Regulatory Specialists gathers new information from suppliers as well as from international regulatory programs such as EU REACH, Korea REACH, and risk assessments conducted by authorities and international bodies including Environment and Climate Change Canada, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Global Monitoring

Tracking regulatory changes across EU, US, Korea, Japan, and China.

Scientific Review

Expert review by in-house toxicologist and specialists.

Data Sources

Integrating data from EPA, IARC, REACH, and suppliers.

All new information is reviewed by allnex toxicologist and hazard communication specialists. Where appropriate, the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification of substances is updated accordingly

Our Priority Criteria

Initiated in 2022, this program focuses on substances with known chronic (long-term) hazards to human health and the environment.

  • Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity (CMR), and Endocrine Disruption (ED)

  • Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) / very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB)

  • Persistent, Mobile, and Toxic (PMT) / very Persistent and very Mobile (vPvM)

These criteria are informed by global scientific and regulatory sources and reviewed by internal experts.

From Identification to Action

The outcomes of our rigorous screening processes are directly integrated into our operational workflow:

  • Update hazard classifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and product labels

  • Support chemical exposure risk assessments by local SHE teams

  • Provide guidance to R&D on substances to avoid

  • Inform the EcoWise Portfolio Sustainability Assessment

  • Identify and prioritise substances for the voluntary substance phase-out program

Learn more about how we assess our portfolio and our commitment to phasing out harmful substances.