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MOFCOM Announcement No. 69 (2025) publishes 2026 goods export quota totals and quota administration arrangements impacting minerals-adjacent products
MOFCOM Announcement No. 69 of 2025 publishes China’s 2026 goods export quota totals and quota administration arrangements. For critical-minerals-adjacent trade controls, the notice indicates that certain goods (including silver and phosphate rock) continue to be managed without export quotas and instead remain under export license management. Compliance teams managing PRC-origin (or PRC-exported) minerals/metal supply chains should confirm whether their products fall under quota management vs. export license management for 2026 and adjust export documentation, licensing workflows, and contract timelines accordingly.
EPA proposes SNUR amendments (modification batch 23-1.M) with comments due Nov 28, 2025
EPA proposed amendments/modifications to existing SNUR requirements (batch 23-1.M). The proposal would adjust significant new use designations for covered substances and opened a public comment period (deadline stated as Nov. 28, 2025). Companies should review whether amended SNUR triggers could affect current or planned uses and consider submitting comments and preparing for potential final changes.
Nevada Board of Pharmacy issued notice proposing to add ethylphenidate and 2‑methyl AP‑237 to Schedule I (NAC 453.510) with hearing set for Dec 4, 2025
The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy published a public hearing notice and proposed regulation text to amend NAC 453.510 to add ethylphenidate and 2‑methyl AP‑237 to Schedule I under Nevada’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act implementation. The notice sets a public hearing for Dec. 4, 2025. (Note: a separate later Nevada Register informational statement indicates these substances were subsequently adopted into Schedule I; this record captures the earlier proposal and comment/hearing step.)
ASEAN Secretariat bulletin notes signing of ACFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol and describes key compliance themes (digital economy, green economy, facilitation)
An ASEAN Secretariat 'ASEAN for Business Bulletin' (December 2025 edition) reports that the ACFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol was signed on 28 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur and describes high-level elements relevant to compliance planning, including customs/trade facilitation and modernization, digital economy provisions (e.g., e-commerce and paperless trade themes), green economy cooperation, MSME enablement, and efforts to streamline technical standards and SPS approaches. Organizations trading under ACFTA should monitor entry-into-force steps and any implementing guidance affecting customs documentation, digital trade processes, and standards/SPS-related compliance.
RMI publishes EMRT 2.1 Completion Guide with updated instructions and revision history (including mine list smelter selection guidance)
RMI released the EMRT 2.1 Completion Guide corresponding to EMRT revision 2.1. The guide provides authoritative instructions for completing the EMRT and includes a revision history noting guidance updates, including guidance for selecting smelters from the drop-down menu on the Mine List tab (Oct 17, 2025 entry) and prior guidance additions tied to the Apr 25, 2025 release. This is operationally relevant for compliance teams because it affects how suppliers are instructed to complete the template and how recipients validate completeness/consistency of Mine List and smelter selections.
RMI confirms EMRT v2.1 as recommended reporting-year template and notes next version anticipated Spring 2026
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) EMRT landing page indicates EMRT v2.1 is the recommended template for the reporting year and summarizes template changes (e.g., added “Select Minerals/Metals in Scope” notice; expanded Product List fields for requester product number/name; updates to Smelter List, Mine List, Smelter Reference List, and Standard Smelter List). The page also notes governance/quality points (RMI does not recognize modified templates outside its consensus process; guidance on CID issues and use of reference lists). RMI further states the next EMRT version is anticipated to be released in Spring 2026, which compliance teams should track for upcoming supplier survey/template updates.
RMI releases EMRT 2.1 Completion Guide (corresponding to EMRT Revision 2.1)
RMI published the EMRT 2.1 Completion Guide (released October 17, 2025) corresponding to EMRT Revision 2.1. The guide provides official instructions for completing the template (including updates reflected in the revision history) and reiterates EMRT scope expansion that began with EMRT 2.0 (adding copper, natural graphite, lithium, and nickel alongside cobalt and mica). Compliance teams should use the guide to update internal work instructions, training, and data validation approaches when collecting supplier EMRT declarations.
European Commission recognises RMI’s Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) as an equivalent due diligence scheme (Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2071)
The European Commission announced recognition of the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) as the first supply chain due diligence scheme recognised under Regulation (EU) 2017/821 (EU Conflict Minerals Regulation), via Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2071. This is directly relevant to CMRT users because RMAP is administered by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), which also maintains the CMRT. The recognition increases the compliance value of CMRT/RMI-aligned due diligence outputs for EU importers of 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) by allowing reliance on a recognised scheme to help demonstrate conformity with EU due diligence obligations.
RMI recommends EMRT v2.1 for the reporting year; notes data-quality CID corrections and anticipates next EMRT release in Spring 2026
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) EMRT page indicates that EMRT v2.1 is the recommended template version for the reporting year and provides official download materials. RMI also flags a data-quality issue in EMRT 2.1 where certain facilities display incorrect CIDs (providing correct vs. incorrect CIDs) and advises users to verify against the online smelter reference information. RMI further states that the next EMRT version is anticipated in Spring 2026, which compliance teams should track for upcoming template/process changes and supplier communication updates.
RMI releases EMRT v2.1 and recommends it for the reporting year (template changes to scope notice, product list fields, and smelter/mine list tabs)
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), the governing body for the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT), released EMRT version 2.1 and states it is the recommended version for the reporting year. The EMRT v2.1 update includes structural/field changes that impact supplier survey collection and internal data validation, including: (1) an added notice of “Select Minerals/Metals in Scope,” (2) Product List updates adding “Requester Product Number” and “Requester Product Name,” and (3) updates to the Smelter List and Mine List tabs and to the Smelter Reference/Standard Smelter List content. Compliance teams using EMRT for customer due diligence requests should update internal templates, instructions, and validation checks to align to v2.1.
RMI publishes EMRT 2.1 Completion Guide (official guidance)
RMI issued the EMRT Completion Guide corresponding to EMRT Revision 2.1 (released Oct 17, 2025). The guide provides authoritative instructions for completing EMRT tabs (e.g., Declaration, Smelter List, Product List) and explains alignment to IPC-1755 and OECD Due Diligence Guidance. Compliance teams can use this as the primary reference for supplier training and internal quality checks when collecting EMRT disclosures.
ASEAN launches AADMER Work Programme 2026–2030 (adopted by AMMDM on 22 September 2025)
ASEAN announced the launch of the AADMER Work Programme 2026–2030, providing the official programmatic framework and governance/implementation structure for ASEAN cooperation on disaster management and emergency response for the 2026–2030 period. The supporting official Work Programme document states it was adopted by the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) on 22 September 2025. While not a product/trade compliance scheme, it is an adopted ASEAN framework that may drive obligations and expectations for government agencies and partners engaged in disaster preparedness/response activities and related cross-border coordination across ASEAN during 2026–2030.
ESMA issues Public Statement on 2025 European Common Enforcement Priorities for corporate reporting (includes CSRD/ESRS focus)
ESMA published a public statement setting out European Common Enforcement Priorities for 2025 corporate reporting. This statement is relevant to CSRD because it signals supervisory focus areas for corporate reporting and can influence how CSRD/ESRS sustainability statements are reviewed/enforced by national competent authorities. Compliance teams should consider these priorities when preparing CSRD-aligned disclosures and documentation supporting reported information.
ECHA Member State Committee October meeting highlights: agreement to identify DBDPE as an SVHC
ECHA published highlights from its Member State Committee (MSC) October meeting stating the MSC agreed to identify 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) as an SVHC. This is a key procedural step in the SVHC identification process and can precede future Candidate List inclusion, affecting future Article 33/Article 7(2) obligations once/if included on the Candidate List.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 61 of 2025 imposes extraterritorial rare-earth export licensing controls, including a 0.1% value-ratio trigger for certain overseas items
MOFCOM Announcement No. 61 of 2025 establishes export licensing requirements for specified rare earth-related items with extraterritorial reach. The measure covers exports by defined overseas parties in scenarios involving (i) foreign-made items incorporating PRC-origin controlled rare earth items (including where a 0.1% value-ratio threshold is stated in the notice) and (ii) overseas items produced using PRC-origin rare-earth-related technologies (e.g., mining, smelting/separation, metal smelting, magnet manufacturing, recycling). The notice also signals a restrictive licensing posture for exports involving military end users and listed/watchlisted counterparties, increasing due diligence and screening needs for exporters, traders, and downstream supply-chain actors handling controlled rare-earth inputs/technology. The notice states a split effective timing: certain parts are effective upon issuance, while other parts become effective on 2025-12-01.
European Commission adopts EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams (reported by ECHA Weekly)
ECHA Weekly reported that the European Commission adopted an EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams. This creates binding EU controls on placing on the market and use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams (with transition periods referenced in the ECHA Weekly summary). Compliance teams in fire safety, airports, industrial sites, and foam manufacturers/importers should review the adopted restriction requirements, transition periods, and substitution/stock management obligations.
ECHA reports European Commission adopted EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams (3 Oct 2025)
ECHA Weekly reported that the European Commission adopted an EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams on 3 October 2025, including transition periods. Compliance teams for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and users of firefighting foams should assess affected PFAS-containing formulations, transition timelines, and downstream user communications to ensure continued market access and compliant substitution planning.
European Commission SCoPAFF summary reiterates talc CLH state of play and next step (Commission adoption)
An official European Commission DG SANTE SCoPAFF summary report includes a dedicated section on talc, confirming the current regulatory pipeline under the EU CLP harmonised classification process: talc currently has no harmonised classification; the CLH process started in 2021; the ECHA RAC opinion was published in July 2025 proposing classification as Carcinogen Category 1B and STOT RE Category 1 (lungs, primarily inhalation); and the next step is adoption of the classification by the European Commission. For compliance teams, this is an official status update indicating continued progression toward an EU-wide harmonised hazard classification for talc (but not yet a legally binding Annex VI entry), supporting ongoing monitoring and impact assessment (e.g., downstream effects in sectoral rules that key off CMR status).
ASEAN upgraded the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), strengthening NTM transparency/notification disciplines and enabling broader digital trade facilitation (e-certificates, ASW expansion, remanufactured goods recognition)
The ASEAN Secretariat’s “ASEAN for Business Bulletin, First Edition 2026” reports that ASEAN upgraded the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in October 2025 (first major overhaul since 2010). The bulletin highlights compliance-relevant changes including stronger disciplines on non-tariff measures (NTMs) through transparency, notification and regular review; advance publication/timely notification of proposed trade-related measures; simplified origin documentation with formal recognition of electronic certificates; and increased digitalisation via the ASEAN Single Window (ASW), including a wider scope of electronic document exchange (e.g., animal health and food safety certificates). It also notes a trade-facilitation clarification that remanufactured goods can be treated the same as new goods, which can affect customs classification/origin strategies and eligibility for preferential treatment. Compliance teams should review internal origin documentation, e-document readiness for ASW exchanges, and any product lines impacted by remanufactured-goods treatment in ASEAN trade flows.
EPA issues Sept 30, 2025 primacy extension request templates for state adoption of the 2024 PFAS NPDWR
EPA published primacy extension request documents (memo/templates) to support states, territories, and tribes in requesting additional time to adopt the 2024 PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) into their primacy programs. This is an implementation support update for drinking-water regulators and utilities; compliance teams should monitor primacy adoption timelines and any associated state-level implementation schedules tied to the NPDWR.