Definition
The CoRAP is the rolling plan of substances that EU member states are evaluating under REACH because of a suspected risk to health or the environment. It is updated regularly and looks a few years ahead.
Key point
CoRAP is a watch-list, not a ban. Being on it means a substance is under the microscope. It may lead to nothing, or it may lead to an SVHC listing or a restriction later.
Why it's useful
CoRAP gives early warning. When a substance you depend on appears here, it is a cue to start looking for alternatives before it becomes a hard obligation. In a material declaration such a substance is a "worth-watching" flag rather than a mandatory one.
Note: this is an educational summary maintained by the Pareo team. Check the current CoRAP on ECHA.