The following substances are identified as substances having endocrine disrupting properties whose effects to human health give rise to an equivalent level of concern according to Article 57(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006:

• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (EC No 204-211-0, CAS No 117-81-7)

• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (EC No 201-557-4, CAS No 84-74-2)

• Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (EC No 201-622-7, CAS No 85-68-7)

• Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (EC No 201-553-2, CAS No 84-69-5)

The entry of the substances specified in paragraph 1 in the candidate list referred to in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall be amended by adding, under ‘Reason for inclusion’, ‘Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health’.

This Decision is addressed to the European Chemicals Agency.