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EPA updates interim guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials; opens comment period
EPA published an updated interim guidance document on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The update outlines disposal/destruction pathways EPA characterizes as having lower potential for PFAS release (e.g., certain underground injection control wells, hazardous waste landfills, and hazardous waste combustors under specified conditions) and signals EPA’s current recommended practices for waste management and remediation decision-making. EPA also opened a public comment opportunity, stating it will accept comments for 60 days following Federal Register publication. Compliance teams managing PFAS wastes (manufacturers, waste handlers, remediation project managers) should review the revised recommendations and track the associated docket/comment timeline.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials
EPA published an updated 2026 version of its interim guidance addressing destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. The guidance discusses considerations for large-scale management pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfills, underground injection) and provides an evaluation framework and discussion of uncertainties/data gaps. While non-binding, this guidance is widely used to inform PFAS waste management decisions and may influence acceptable practices in permitting, procurement specifications, and contractor selection for PFAS-containing waste streams.
ECHA Candidate List table dataset will be maintained until July 2026 during transition to ECHA CHEM
ECHA’s Candidate List table page notes that Candidate List regulatory information is available in the new ECHA CHEM database and that ECHA will keep the legacy Candidate List table dataset up to date “until July 2026” to support a smooth transition. Compliance teams should plan to migrate SVHC Candidate List monitoring and evidence workflows to ECHA CHEM while ensuring any internal tooling that relies on the legacy table continues to function during the transition period.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market. The PFHxA restriction, effective October 2026, targets PFHxA, its salts, and related substances due to concerns regarding environmental persistence and human exposure. The 2,4-DNT restriction, effective May 10, 2027, introduces additional controls on the use and placing on the market of this hazardous chemical substance
GOV.UK updates ‘Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do’ guidance (updated April 20, 2026)
The UK government updated its official guidance page explaining who is affected by packaging EPR and what regulated entities must do (update date April 20, 2026). This guidance is used operationally by producers and compliance schemes to interpret obligations such as registration, ongoing status changes (e.g., notifying the regulator if you stop being a producer), and use of compliance scheme registers. Compliance teams should review the updated guidance and adjust internal procedures and communications with compliance schemes accordingly.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials (2026 version)
EPA released an updated 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. While non-binding, it is compliance-relevant for organizations managing PFAS wastes (e.g., spent media, AFFF wastes, contaminated soils/biosolids) because it consolidates EPA’s current recommendations and risk considerations for destruction/disposal pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) and provides an evaluation framework for emerging technologies. Compliance teams should review vendor/technology selection, waste profiles, and permitting/records narratives against the updated guidance and any associated public-comment process referenced in the guidance materials.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 amends REACH Annex XIV
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 of 20 April 2026 amends Annex XIV to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The regulation involves considerations under Article 69(2) of REACH, which requires the European Chemicals Agency to consider whether the use of substances listed in Annex XIV should be subject to restrictions. Companies subject to REACH authorisation requirements should review this amendment for any changes to authorisation obligations.
UK packaging EPR: first mandatory report due April 1, 2027 for 2026 data
Under UK Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, the first mandatory report is for 2026 data and is due by April 1, 2027. Organizations must collect nation data showing where packaging is supplied and discarded within the UK. This represents the first full mandatory reporting year under the UK packaging EPR framework following the initial interim reporting periods.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials (public comment version)
EPA issued the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials (not a binding rule, but influential for PFAS waste management decisions). The guidance discusses considerations and limitations for common management technologies (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) and includes an evaluation framework for emerging technologies. EPA also opened a public comment opportunity tied to this interim guidance, which compliance and EHS teams should monitor when selecting or validating PFAS waste treatment/disposal pathways and documenting technology decisions.
EPA releases 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal and opens public comment docket
EPA issued the “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS—2026 Version,” updating EPA’s recommended approaches and discussion of disposal/destruction pathways (including thermal treatment, landfills, and underground injection) and adding/expanding a framework for evaluating emerging technologies. EPA also indicates a 60-day public comment period will be available via the associated regulations.gov docket following Federal Register publication. While non-binding, this guidance can influence waste vendor qualification, internal waste acceptance/testing protocols, and defensible management practices for PFAS-containing waste streams.
EPA issues 2026 Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS‑containing materials
EPA published the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS. The guidance updates EPA’s information and evaluation considerations for PFAS destruction/disposal pathways (e.g., thermal treatment, landfill disposal, underground injection) and includes an updated framework for assessing and selecting technologies. While non-binding, it is a key reference used by regulated parties and decision-makers managing PFAS-containing wastes and remediation residuals.
EU restricts 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles under REACH Annex XVII
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 amends Annex XVII to REACH by adding a new restriction on 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles. The restriction limits the manufacture, placing on the market, and use of this substance. Companies manufacturing or importing articles containing 2,4-dinitrotoluene must assess compliance with the new restriction conditions.
EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials
EPA released the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and materials containing PFAS. While non-binding, the guidance can influence cleanup decisions, permitting expectations, and selection of waste management technologies (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) by providing EPA’s current assessment of available information and uncertainties. Compliance teams managing PFAS wastes should review the updated recommendations and align internal waste handling/disposal evaluations and contractor specifications accordingly.
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 (released April 17, 2026) and recommends it for the reporting year
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) published Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 and indicates it is the recommended template for the reporting year. Compliance teams should update supplier survey requests, internal SOPs, and any automated validation/ingestion rules to require EMRT v2.11 (and avoid acceptance of modified/non-standard template variants that may be rejected by customers or internal programs).
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 and recommends it for the reporting year (template update)
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 on April 17, 2026 and indicates this is the recommended EMRT version for the reporting year. Compliance teams using EMRT for supply-chain due diligence should update internal tooling, supplier survey packages, and version controls to ensure EMRT data collection and customer responses use v2.11 going forward.
RMI EMRT page states next EMRT version is anticipated to be released in Spring 2027
RMI’s official EMRT page indicates the next version of the EMRT is anticipated in Spring 2027. This is a forward-looking lifecycle/timeline signal (not a binding requirement), useful for planning supplier communications, internal tool updates, and change-control calendars around the expected annual template refresh.
RMI Publishes EMRT Version 2.11 Completion Guide
RMI released the EMRT 2.11 Completion Guide on April 17, 2026, providing detailed instructions for completing the Extended Minerals Reporting Template version 2.11. The guide covers Declaration Questions 5 & E, Smelter List input guidance, mineral scope selection (cobalt, copper, natural graphite, lithium, natural mica, nickel), and proper handling of mineral order shifting in Declaration responses. A Japanese translation is available through JEITA. Companies conducting extended minerals due diligence should use this guide alongside EMRT 2.11 for the current reporting year.
RMI releases EMRT 2.11 expanding scope to include Copper, Natural Graphite, Lithium, and Nickel
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 on April 17, 2026 as part of a coordinated update to its responsible minerals reporting templates (alongside CMRT 6.6 and AMRT 1.31). EMRT 2.11 expands scope beyond Cobalt and Mica to also cover Copper, Natural Graphite, Lithium, and Nickel — aligning with evolving requirements such as the EU Battery Regulation and other battery- and energy-storage-related due diligence frameworks. Compliance teams should update intake/validation tooling, supplier instructions, and version controls to v2.11 to avoid mismatched/modified templates and align with the current RMI-referenced processor list resources.
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage drinking-water systems on PFOA/PFOS exposure reduction
EPA announced the launch of the PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative to proactively work with drinking water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS ahead of federal compliance timelines. While not a new binding requirement, this is an implementation-support and compliance-readiness signal that may affect expectations for utilities’ planning, monitoring, and risk-reduction actions under SDWA PFAS standards.
RMI publishes EMRT Completion Guide for EMRT v2.11 (updates guidance on Declaration Questions 5 & E and smelter list inputs)
RMI released an updated EMRT Completion Guide on April 17, 2026 aligned to EMRT v2.11. The guide’s revision history notes added/updated guidance for answering Declaration Questions 5 and E and updated guidance for Smelter List input. Compliance teams should update internal work instructions and supplier training/validation procedures to align with the revised completion guidance, especially for declaration responses and smelter/processor data entry expectations.