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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.
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 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.
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.
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 CMRT Version 6.6
RMI released CMRT version 6.6 on April 17, 2026, replacing CMRT 6.5. Key changes include: (1) Product List tab now includes 'Requester Product Number' and 'Requester Product Name' fields for improved traceability; (2) Updates to ISO short names for countries, states, and provinces; (3) Updated Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List; (4) Enhancements aligned with IPC-1755 without creating conflicts. CMRT 6.6 is the current standard for 3TG conflict minerals reporting under Dodd-Frank §1502 and EU Conflict Minerals Regulation.
RMI releases CMRT 6.6 with expanded product-level transparency fields
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) version 6.6 on April 17, 2026 as part of a coordinated update to its responsible minerals reporting templates (alongside EMRT 2.11 and AMRT 1.31). CMRT 6.6 improves product-level transparency with expanded Product List fields and continues to cover the conflict minerals tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold (3TG). Compliance teams using CMRT for supplier data collection should update internal SOPs, supplier instructions, and any portal/import validations to the v6.6 file, and align annual survey timing with the new release. RMI does not recognize modified versions not developed via its consensus process; companies should clearly state which CMRT version was used or accepted on each filing for auditability.
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 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.
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.
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 Version 2.11 Completion Guide
The Responsible Minerals Initiative released the EMRT Completion Guide corresponding to EMRT Revision 2.11. The guide provides detailed instructions for completing the Extended Minerals Reporting Template, which supports due diligence for cobalt and mica supply chains in accordance with OECD guidance. RMI recommends using EMRT v. 2.11 for the Reporting Year. The Completion Guide is a companion resource to help suppliers accurately complete the template.
RMI releases EMRT v2.11 and recommends its use for the reporting year
RMI’s official EMRT page indicates EMRT version 2.11 was released on April 17, 2026 and states that RMI recommends using EMRT v2.11 for the reporting year. This is a compliance-relevant template update for organizations using EMRT as their standard supplier data-collection format for extended minerals due diligence; companies may need to update internal intake/validation tooling, supplier instructions, and version controls to avoid mismatched/modified templates and to align with the current RMI-referenced processor list resources.
RMI states latest Mineral Reporting Template (MRT) suite versions (including CMRT) were released on 17 Apr 2026
RMI’s official MRT Introduction page states that the latest versions of the Mineral Reporting Templates (MRTs)—including the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)—were released on April 17, 2026. This is compliance-relevant because CMRT is the de facto industry-standard reporting template used to collect and exchange 3TG due-diligence data across supply chains (supporting downstream regulatory reporting programs such as SEC Form SD). Compliance teams should confirm supplier outreach, internal SOPs, and validation tooling reference the current CMRT release and use the corresponding RMI smelter/reference list resources linked from the MRT pages.
RMI Releases CMRT Version 6.6
RMI released CMRT 6.6 on April 17, 2026, as the new industry-standard template for 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) conflict minerals reporting, replacing CMRT 6.5. Key changes include new Requester Product Number and Requester Product Name fields in the Product List tab for improved product-level tracking and supply chain data reconciliation, alignment with IPC-1755 Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard, updated ISO short names for countries/states/provinces, updated Smelter Reference and Standard Smelter Lists, and improved built-in validation rules. The CMRT supports compliance with Dodd-Frank §1502 and EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017/821.
RMI releases EMRT template v2.11 and recommends it for the reporting year
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.11 (release date stated as April 17, 2026) and recommends companies use this version for the reporting year. This is an operational compliance update for supply-chain due diligence programs that require EMRT submissions: companies should update internal SOPs, supplier instructions, and any portal/import validations to the v2.11 file. RMI also reiterates template control expectations (e.g., it does not recognize modified versions not developed via its consensus process), which is relevant for governance and auditability of supplier submissions.
RMI Releases EMRT Version 2.11
RMI released EMRT version 2.11 on April 17, 2026. Changes include: updated ISO short names for countries, states, and provinces; corrected date input issue on the Declaration tab; updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List; and enhancements aligned with IPC-1755. RMI recommends using EMRT v. 2.11 for the current Reporting Year. EMRT covers cobalt, copper, natural graphite, lithium, natural mica, and nickel—supporting due diligence for battery and energy-transition minerals under frameworks such as the EU Battery Regulation.
RMI Releases EMRT Version 2.11
RMI has released EMRT version 2.11 on April 17, 2026. RMI recommends using EMRT 2.11 for the Reporting Year. Changes include: enhancements compatible with IPC-1755, updates to ISO short names for countries/states/provinces, corrected date input issue on Declaration tab, and updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List. The next version is anticipated in Spring 2027.
ECHA restriction intentions registry shows PFAS restriction in 'Opinion development' (registry update 16 Apr 2026)
ECHA’s official Registry of restriction intentions until outcome shows the EU-wide PFAS REACH restriction entry in 'Opinion development' status, with the registry reflecting a latest update date of 16-Apr-2026. This is not an adopted restriction, but it is an authoritative process/status signal that the dossier has progressed into the committee opinion-development phase and is useful for compliance teams monitoring expected timelines and upcoming milestones under the proposed universal PFAS restriction.