ECHA Publishes New Swedish Classification Intention For Silver

ECHA first published a new Swedish intention concerning harmonised classification and labelling of silver on 20 October 2026. The case-specific registry entry records an intention date of 6 October and an expected dossier-submission date of 21 December 2026.

Classification Remains Unspecified

The entry identifies silver as CAS 7440-22-4 and EC 231-131-3, with Sweden as the submitter. Its regulatory-programme fields identify a REACH-registered chemical and an active substance in biocidal products. The status remains “Intention”, while the proposed harmonised classification is “To be further specified”. No consultation opening or commenting deadline is recorded. ECHA case details.

Existing Silver Classifications

Silver already has harmonised entries for its massive, powder and nano forms. These were inserted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564, adopted on 19 June 2024 and published on 30 September 2024. That regulation applies from 1 May 2026 and cites earlier Risk Assessment Committee opinions on the three forms.

The new registry case references those three Annex VI index numbers but does not identify which hazard classifications would change. It contains no adopted ATP or new application date. The December date is an expected dossier-submission milestone, rather than an industry compliance deadline. Current registry entry.