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AICIS preview: upcoming 2026 Categorisation Guidelines changes (high-hazard list updates and other guideline revisions)
AICIS published a preview of upcoming changes to the 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, including updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation (new entries and updates to existing entries) and other guideline changes (as described on the preview page). Compliance impact: introducers should monitor and prepare for guideline revisions affecting categorisation decisions and potential eligibility for exempted/reported pathways, and review whether any introduced chemicals will fall into newly added or updated high-hazard entries once the updated guidelines apply.
FDA announces draft guidance on compliance policy for certain NIOSH-approved air-purifying respirators; comment period open (FR Doc. 2026-07613)
FDA published a Federal Register notice announcing availability of a draft guidance titled “Compliance Policy Regarding Premarket and Other Requirements for Certain NIOSH Approved Air-Purifying Respirators.” The draft guidance describes FDA’s intended compliance approach for certain respirators approved by NIOSH under 42 CFR Part 84 that may also fall under FDA medical device authorities in specific contexts (e.g., surgical N95s, N95 FFRs, PAPRs, elastomeric respirators). Compliance teams for manufacturers/importers of NIOSH-approved respirators used in healthcare/medical-device contexts should review the draft policy and consider submitting comments by the deadline stated in the notice.
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 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 AMRT 1.31 with updates to support reporting of additional critical minerals
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released Additional Minerals Reporting Template (AMRT) version 1.31 on April 17, 2026 as part of a coordinated update to its responsible minerals reporting templates (alongside CMRT 6.6 and EMRT 2.11). AMRT 1.31 delivers updates to support reporting of additional critical minerals beyond those covered by CMRT and EMRT, improving data consistency, validation, and alignment with global critical-minerals regulations and sustainability initiatives. Compliance teams using AMRT for extended due-diligence data collection should adopt v1.31 in their next supplier-survey cycle and update version-control statements accordingly.
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 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.
Illinois SB3213 passes Senate; proposed amendments expand/clarify e-prescribing exceptions and limit Schedule II prescription transfers to one transfer
SB3213 (104th GA) proposes amendments to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (and related Pharmacy Practice Act provisions) addressing electronic prescribing and prescription transfers. As described in the research text, the bill would (if enacted) clarify that Schedule II prescriptions may be transferred only once and not further transferred, aligning with federal rules (21 CFR 1306). It would also expand/clarify exceptions to mandatory electronic prescribing for Schedules II–V where electronic prescribing is impractical and delay would adversely impact the patient, including circumstances such as filling outside typical retail pharmacy hours and drug shortages/inventory limitations. The bill passed the Senate on 2026-04-16 and was sent to the House on 2026-04-17; compliance teams should track enactment because it would affect pharmacy transfer procedures and prescriber/pharmacy eRx exception documentation practices.
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems’ PFAS rule implementation
EPA announced the launch of its PFAS OUT (PFAS OUTreach) initiative to provide assistance/outreach intended to help drinking water systems proactively address PFAS contamination and support implementation planning for federal PFAS drinking water requirements. For compliance teams at public water systems and supporting contractors, this signals increased federal engagement and availability of implementation resources (e.g., technical assistance, planning support) but does not itself create new binding limits.
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.
ECHA Registry updates EU-wide PFAS REACH restriction file status (opinion development)
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions indicates the EU-wide PFAS restriction dossier (REACH restriction process) remains in “opinion development,” with a latest update shown as 16 April 2026. This is not a final restriction, but it is an official process/status update that compliance teams can use to monitor progress toward RAC/SEAC opinions and subsequent European Commission decision-making, and to plan engagement for any upcoming consultations and evidence submission needs (uses, alternatives, socio-economic impacts).
ECHA Restriction Intentions Registry updates PFAS restriction entry to 'Opinion development' (latest update 16 Apr 2026)
ECHA’s Registry of restriction intentions until outcome shows the EU-wide REACH restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as being in the “Opinion development” stage, with a latest update date of 16 April 2026. While this is not a binding restriction or a new consultation by itself, it is an official status update indicating the restriction dossier continues progressing through RAC/SEAC opinion development. Compliance teams tracking potential EU-wide PFAS manufacturing/placing-on-market/use restrictions should treat this as a process milestone confirming ongoing committee evaluation and maintain horizon-scanning for forthcoming opinions and consultations.
EPA announces PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems ahead of PFAS NPDWR compliance timelines
EPA announced the PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative to work with communities and public water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water ahead of federal PFAS drinking water compliance timelines. While not a new binding legal limit, it is an official implementation/support initiative that can affect compliance planning, stakeholder engagement, and readiness activities for systems subject to the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR).
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to support drinking water systems’ PFAS rule implementation
U.S. EPA launched the PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage public water systems and support implementation of federal PFAS drinking water requirements. EPA indicates it expects to begin contacting systems with PFOA/PFOS results above 4 ppt in summer 2026 and will provide webinars and navigation to funding and technical assistance resources. Compliance teams at water systems and supporting contractors should monitor outreach timing, participate in webinars, and align treatment/monitoring planning with the federal PFAS drinking water rule implementation support being rolled out by EPA.
EPA issues final rule modifying start of TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period (60-day trigger; Jan 31, 2027 backstop)
EPA finalized a rule modifying the start of the submission period for TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting (40 CFR part 705). The submission period will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming final rule that will make substantive revisions to the PFAS reporting rule—whichever is earlier. This changes the prior planned April 13, 2026 start and affects entities that manufactured or imported PFAS during the covered lookback period by shifting compliance planning to the new trigger/backstop dates and requiring monitoring of the forthcoming final revision that starts the 60-day clock.
US EPA updates TSCA PFAS §8(a)(7) reporting submission-period start trigger (effective after forthcoming revision; includes backstop date)
EPA issued a final rule modifying the start of the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS one-time reporting submission period (40 CFR Part 705). As described in EPA materials, the prior fixed start date (April 13, 2026) is replaced with a trigger tied to a forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule, with a backstop date referenced in EPA’s pre-publication final rule materials. This changes when regulated entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered lookback period must begin submitting required data and may affect internal compliance planning, supplier data collection, and system readiness.
US EPA final rule modifies the start of the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission period
EPA published a final rule modifying when the submission period begins for the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) one-time PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule (40 CFR Part 705). The change delays/reties the reporting window start to a future trigger (e.g., tied to the effective date of a forthcoming final rule revising substantive requirements, with a stated backstop date in the Federal Register notice). This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS during the covered lookback period because their compliance planning for data collection and submission timing must be adjusted to the revised start trigger and associated reporting window.
City of Bellevue maintains Equal Opportunity Requirements compliance handout and affidavit for BCC 4.28.170 (standing guidance; no identified recent amendment)
Official City of Bellevue PDF summarizes operational compliance expectations for contractors under BCC 4.28.170 (Equal Opportunity Requirements), including the $35,000+ annual contracting threshold, affidavit submission (Affidavit of Equal Opportunity Compliance), audit rights, and potential contract consequences for noncompliance (breach/suspension/termination). The research did not identify any newly enacted amendment or dated revision in the retrieved material; this item is best treated as standing administrative guidance used for compliance execution rather than evidence of a recent code change.
EPA finalizes change delaying the start of TSCA PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting period until 60 days after effective date of forthcoming revision
EPA finalized an update to the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS data reporting rule timeline, moving the reporting period start from April 13, 2026 to 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming revision to the PFAS 8(a)(7) rule. This affects entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS in any year 2011–2022 by delaying when reporting obligations commence, and requires compliance teams to monitor the effective date of the forthcoming revision to determine the new start date.
ASME maintains official BPV certification downloadable resources supporting Mandatory Appendix 47 implementation (white paper and example forms)
ASME’s BPV Certification “Downloadable Resources” page provides official compliance-support materials relevant to ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 Mandatory Appendix 47 (design personnel qualification/responsible charge). The resources include an Appendix 47 white paper explaining intent/requirements (e.g., competence expectations for design activities, definitions such as Certifying Engineer/designer, verification of computer programs used for Code design) and example forms/templates to document qualification and responsible-charge certification. While not a jurisdictional law or a change to the Code text itself, these ASME-issued materials are used in ASME certification/accreditation contexts and can affect what certificate holders need to document and demonstrate during ASME reviews.