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UK Defra Consultation on POPs Regulation Amendments to Implement COP-12 Decisions
UK Defra consultation seeking views on proposed amendments to Annex I of the assimilated POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, including new substance prohibitions. The draft Statutory Instrument implements Stockholm Convention COP-12 decisions listing chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs). The consultation has closed and government is analysing feedback.
UK Defra opens consultation on potential amendments to the UK POPs regime (Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026)
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) launched a public consultation on draft amendments to the UK Persistent Organic Pollutants regulatory framework, which implements the Stockholm Convention domestically. Compliance teams should review the consultation materials to assess proposed changes to POP restrictions/controls and prepare input before the consultation closes (close date not provided in the supplied research text).
UK opens consultation on POPs Regulation amendments for 5 new substances
UK opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the assimilated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. The consultation sought views on draft legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs in Great Britain, implementing UK obligations under the Stockholm Convention. The draft Statutory Instrument proposes amendments to Annex I of the POPs Regulation with a commencement date of December 16, 2026.
UK Defra opens consultation on amendments to add MCCPs, LC‑PFCAs and chlorpyrifos (among others) to Annex I
Defra opened a public consultation on proposed legislative amendments to the GB-assimilated POPs Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 as it applies in Great Britain). The proposal would add medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; their salts and related compounds) and chlorpyrifos to Annex I (prohibitions on manufacture, use and placing on the market), alongside other substances. The consultation also seeks input on topics such as unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits and exemptions approach, which may affect compliance planning and product composition/supply-chain controls for GB market access.
UK Defra opens consultation on draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Defra launched an 8-week public consultation on proposed amendments to Great Britain’s POPs regime (GB-assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). The consultation seeks views on potential changes to Annex I restrictions to align with Stockholm Convention-related updates (including adding newly listed POPs/controls), which would affect compliance for manufacturers, importers, and waste handlers dealing with POPs-containing substances and articles.
UK Consultation on POPs Regulation Amendments 2026
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 as retained in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on draft Statutory Instrument 'The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026' which proposes: (1) adding chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs) to the list of prohibited substances in Annex I; (2) changes to the existing entry for perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS); and (3) other amendments to implement Stockholm Convention COP-12 decisions. The proposed coming into force date is 16 December 2026. Compliance teams supplying the UK market should review product portfolios for presence of these substances and submit comments on the consultation.
Platform on Sustainable Finance issues advice on revised ESRS consultation
The Platform on Sustainable Finance, the Commission's expert advisory body, published its formal response to the Commission's consultation on revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The advice was submitted on March 18, 2026 in the context of the Omnibus I package amendments to CSRD. The Commission committed to adopt a Delegated Act to revise the first set of ESRS based on EFRAG's technical advice provided on December 3, 2025, and taking into consideration the Platform's input. The Commission plans to adopt the revised ESRS Delegated Act before summer 2026.
European Commission page indicates a new consolidated version of CSRD Directive (EU) 2022/2464 dated 18 March 2026 (amendments incorporated)
EUR-Lex listings for Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) indicate the act "has been changed" and that a "current consolidated version" exists dated 18/03/2026. This signals that CSRD has been amended and the consolidated text has been updated accordingly; compliance teams should consult the consolidated text and the specific amending act(s) to confirm any revised obligations, scope, and dates reflected as of that consolidation date.
New Zealand EPA opens consultation to restrict chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs under HSNO Schedule 2A
New Zealand EPA opened a public consultation on proposed domestic implementation of the Stockholm Convention COP-12 (May 2025) listings of chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; their salts and related compounds). The proposal involves amending Schedule 2A of the HSNO Act (and related schedules/references) to establish prohibitions/restrictions and align New Zealand controls with the Convention’s entry-into-force timeline referenced in EPA materials. Compliance teams should track the final national instruments, including any specific exemptions and import/export control interfaces referenced by EPA.
EPA grants Massachusetts primacy extension to April 2028 for PFAS drinking water standards
EPA approved MassDEP's request for a Primacy Extension, extending Massachusetts' deadline to promulgate state PFAS drinking water regulations aligned with federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) to April 26, 2028. Massachusetts currently enforces a PFAS6 MCL of 20 ppt combined for six PFAS compounds (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA), while federal standards establish 4 ppt individual limits for PFOA and PFOS. MassDEP will propose amendments to state regulations to be at least as stringent as federal MCLs.
New Jersey S1281 proposes apparel amendment to Forever Chemicals Act
Senate Committee Substitute for S1281, adopted March 16, 2026, would amend P.L.2025, c.202 (the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act) to add apparel to the list of prohibited products containing intentionally added PFAS. Beginning two years after the effective date, the bill would prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of apparel containing intentionally added PFAS. Apparel is defined to include regular wear clothing, formal clothing, outdoor apparel, and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions, but excludes personal protective equipment, military clothing, and motorcycle protective apparel.
NJDCA Issues Implementation Guidance for PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety, issued updated implementation guidance documents in March 2026 for P.L. 2023, c.243, the state's PFAS firefighting foam ban. The materials include updated guidance on Class B AFFF use, a detailed FAQ explaining the law's requirements, and a procedural policy for foam application. Fire departments across New Jersey must follow these procedures when managing and disposing of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
HF 4257 proposes extending PFAS product reporting deadline to July 1, 2027
HF 4257, introduced March 12, 2026, proposes to modify the PFAS product reporting deadline from January 1, 2026 to 'Beginning July 1, 2027' and limit reporting to products manufactured on or after that date. The bill also clarifies the Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) provisions, exempting products designated as CUU from reporting requirements. Industry stakeholders including AHRI, RVIA, and AHI have submitted support letters citing compliance complexity and the need for additional time to gather supply chain information.
HF 4257 proposes extending Minnesota PFAS reporting deadline to July 2027
HF 4257, introduced in the Minnesota House on March 12, 2026, proposes to extend the deadline for manufacturers to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota from September 15, 2026 to approximately July 2027. The bill would also designate certain PFAS uses, including fluoropolymers, as currently unavoidable uses (CUUs), which would exempt those products from reporting requirements and the 2032 sales prohibition. Companion bill SF 5092 proposes similar changes in the Senate. The legislation would not change the information required in reports, which was finalized by MPCA in December 2025, and would leave existing PFAS prohibitions for the 11 product categories effective January 1, 2025 unchanged.
CARB posts draft Tier 5 regulatory materials and subsequent errata/webcast materials (process update)
CARB’s Tier 5 program updates page reflects newly posted draft rulemaking materials (including draft regulation order and draft test procedures) and later postings such as a recorded webcast and errata to presentation materials. While not a final legal change, these postings signal evolution of draft requirements and test procedures; manufacturers and regulated parties tracking off-road engine/vehicle emissions standards should review updates for potential future compliance impacts and prepare technical comments when opportunities open.
CARB Posts Tier 5 Workshop Errata and Webcast Recording
CARB posted the recorded webcast from the February 27, 2026 Tier 5 Off-Road Diesel Engine Emission Standards workshop and issued minor errata to the workshop slide decks. The Tier 5 rulemaking will establish new NOx and PM emission standards for off-road compression-ignition engines. Equipment manufacturers and fleet operators should review the workshop materials and provide comments during the ongoing rulemaking process.
European Commission closes EU proposal to nominate siloxanes D4, D5 and D6 under the Stockholm Convention
The European Commission’s ‘International agreements (Chemicals)’ page states that the Commission decided to close its proposal to nominate the siloxanes D4 (octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane), D5 (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane) and D6 (dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane) under the Stockholm Convention. For compliance teams, this indicates the EU is no longer pursuing these substances for Stockholm Convention listing via its nomination route (at least as reflected in this update), which may affect expectations and internal regulatory watchlists for future global POP listing actions on these siloxanes.
European Commission summary: 2025 COPs added chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs to the Stockholm Convention
The European Commission’s ‘International agreements (Chemicals)’ page states that at the 2025 Basel/Rotterdam/Stockholm COPs, Parties added three hazardous chemicals to the Stockholm Convention (chlorpyrifos; medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs); and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds). For compliance teams, this signals that these chemicals are now listed POPs under the Stockholm Convention, which typically drives Parties’ national implementation measures (production/use prohibitions or restrictions, trade controls, and waste management obligations) and may cascade into regional implementing legislation (e.g., EU POPs Regulation updates).
UK Seeks Comments on Revised Indicative List for LC-PFCAs, PFOA, PFHxS
Defra is seeking comments on the revised indicative list for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs), PFOA, and PFHxS, their salts and related compounds. This responds to the Stockholm Convention POPs Review Committee's request for input on the latest version of the indicative list. Comments will inform the UK's position on these PFAS compounds under the Stockholm Convention framework. Industries using or manufacturing PFAS-containing materials should participate to ensure their views are represented.
UK Defra Seeks Comments on LC-PFCAs, PFOA, PFHxS Indicative List
UK Defra has published a call for comments on the revised indicative list for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs), PFOA and PFHxS, their salts and related compounds. The Stockholm Convention's POPs Review Committee (POPRC) has requested stakeholder input on the latest version of the indicative list, which defines substances covered under the specific exemptions. Companies using or supplying these PFAS substances should review the indicative list and submit comments by the deadline.