SKS list 2025: Key changes and deadlines for Serbian companies

The date you need to remember: October 1, 2025:

The List of Classified Substances (SKS list) is not just a bureaucratic obligation – it is the foundation of safe chemicals management in Serbia. The changes that are coming will affect all companies that handle chemicals.

Key changes to the SKS list for 2025

Reclassification of existing substances

What is changing:

• Stricter classification of existing substances may affect your existing products
• Added notes may limit application
• Amended specific concentration limits for substances

Practical impact:

• An urgent revision of SDSs becomes mandatory
• Handling methods, protective equipment and storage conditions need to be reviewed
• Employee training needs to be updated

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New substances on the SKS list

Important changes:

• An expanded list of harmonised classifications
• New substances added to the SKS list
• Alignment with EU ATP (Adaptation to Technical Progress) updates

What this means for you:

• Your chemicals inventory must be revised
• Revising SDSs for materials containing newly added substances
• New protective measures and safe work instructions may be needed

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Changes to specific concentration limits and ATE values

Technical aspects:

• New toxicological data change the risk assessment
• Updated ATE (Acute Toxicity Estimate) values
• More precisely defined values for specific concentration limits for classification

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Link with the EU CLP Regulation

Strategic importance:

• The SKS list is part of a wider process of alignment with EU standards
• Critical for companies exporting to the EU
• Preparation for future EU integration

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The most common mistakes in complying with the SKS list

❌ Mistake #1: Putting it off until the last moment

• Problem: Waiting until October 2025 to start work
• Solution: Start planning right now
• Timeline: Set aside 3-6 months for full implementation

❌ Mistake #2: Running the revision manually

• Problem: Excel spreadsheets and Word documents without software support
• Solution: Specialised software or professional help
• Benefits: Automatic identification of changes, fewer errors

❌ Mistake #3: Neglecting employee training

• Problem: New regulations, the same way of working
• Solution: Systematic training of teams
• Focus: New classifications, protective measures, emergency procedures

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Why is a systematic approach key?

Advantages of a professional approach:

✅ Automated identification

• Software recognises changes in regulation
• Alerts on changes
• Status tracking for all chemicals

✅ Precise documentation

• Standardised SDS formats
• Automatic updating of related documents
• Change tracking

✅ Freeing up resources

• Your people focus on production
• Lower risk of human error
• More time for strategic tasks

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Action plan: what to do today

This month (August 2025):

1. 📋 A complete inventory of all the chemicals you use
2. 🔍 Identification of risky materials that may be affected
3. 📧 Contact with suppliers for the latest information on classifications

September 2025:

1. 📝 Start of the SDS revision according to the new SKS list
2. 👥 Employee training plan for the new procedures
3. ⚖️ Consultation with a regulatory expert

By September 30, 2025:

1. ✅ All SDSs updated to the new requirements
2. 📚 Employees trained on the new classifications
3. 📋 A documented procedure for future updates

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The SKS list and EU regulation: a strategic perspective

For exporters:

• Compliance with the SKS list = easier access to the EU market
• Harmonised standards reduce adaptation costs
• Credibility with European partners

For the local market:

• Higher safety standards
• Better risk management
• Preparation for future regulatory changes

Conclusion: an investment, not a cost

SKS list compliance is not just a regulatory obligation – it is an investment in:

• Employee safety
• Business continuity
• Company reputation
• Future competitiveness

Don’t wait for October 1 – start today!