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UK DESNZ consultation proposes amending ecodesign rules so CE recognition continues for products subject to future EU ESPR ecodesign measures
DESNZ opened a consultation on a proposed technical amendment to UK ecodesign regulations to ensure Great Britain’s CE-recognition framework continues to apply to products regulated under future EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) measures. The consultation explains that without updating references from the older EU Ecodesign Directive framework, CE recognition in GB may not automatically cover products meeting new ESPR-based EU requirements, potentially forcing additional UK-specific conformity steps. This is a proposed change; compliance teams in scope of ecodesign should consider responding and track the resulting statutory instrument, as it affects whether CE-marked ecodesign products remain accepted in GB.
OEHHA issues BPS information letter for receipts and shipping labels
OEHHA issued an information letter regarding Proposition 65 warning requirements for items such as receipts and shipping labels that may contain bisphenol S (BPS). The letter provides guidance on warning obligations following the listing of BPS for reproductive toxicity endpoints.
OEHHA adds N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer
OEHHA added N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer (effective December 8, 2025). Compliance teams should evaluate whether products, emissions, or workplace activities could expose individuals in California to this substance and whether Prop 65 warnings or exposure assessments are required.
BPS developmental toxicity endpoint added to Prop 65
OEHHA added the developmental toxicity endpoint to the existing Proposition 65 listing for bisphenol S (BPS) effective December 8, 2025. This expands the reproductive toxicity listing which already included female reproductive toxicity (listed December 29, 2023) and male reproductive toxicity (listed January 3, 2025). Warning requirements for the developmental toxicity endpoint are effective December 8, 2026.
OEHHA adds warning requirement effective date for N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine listing (warnings required starting Dec 8, 2026)
OEHHA’s listing notice for N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine indicates that while the chemical was added to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen effective December 8, 2025, the warning requirement for significant exposures takes effect on December 8, 2026 (the 12‑month grace period). Compliance teams should ensure product exposure assessments, labeling/artwork changes, online warning updates, and supply-chain communications are completed ahead of the December 8, 2026 warning-trigger date for this substance.
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine added to Prop 65 as carcinogen
OEHHA added N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen effective December 8, 2025. The listing was done via the 'State's Qualified Experts' mechanism based on the Carcinogen Identification Committee's determination that this chemical was clearly shown to cause cancer. Businesses have a one-year grace period until December 8, 2026 to provide warnings for significant exposures.
OEHHA adds N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine to Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen (effective Dec 8, 2025)
OEHHA added N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer. Businesses selling products in California should evaluate whether the chemical is present in products or workplace/consumer exposure scenarios and determine if Prop 65 warning, reformulation, or exposure mitigation actions are needed based on anticipated exposure pathways.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 adopted establishing PFAS product reporting requirements
MPCA adopted Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 ('Products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; reporting') after a two-year rulemaking process. The final rule establishes detailed reporting requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS, including definitions for key terms, a $800 one-time initial reporting fee per manufacturer, extension and waiver request processes, and annual update requirements by February 1 each year. Required report elements include product descriptions with UPC/SKU codes, PFAS chemicals used, concentrations by homogeneous material, and manufacturer contact details.
OEHHA posts Proposition 65 list downloads reflecting the current list dated Dec 5, 2025
OEHHA updated/posted the current Proposition 65 chemical list download resources (PDF/Excel/CSV) on its Proposition 65 List webpage, with the list date shown as December 5, 2025. Compliance teams can use these official files as the authoritative reference for verifying whether a substance is listed and for maintaining internal restricted-substance/warning determinations.
OEHHA republishes the current Proposition 65 chemical list dated Dec 5, 2025 (official downloadable list files)
OEHHA posted the latest consolidated 'Proposition 65 List' package (dated December 5, 2025) with downloadable formats (e.g., PDF/Excel/CSV). While this is not itself a new restriction, it is the authoritative consolidated reference used for Prop 65 applicability determinations; compliance teams should use this version (or any newer posted version) as the controlled reference for internal chemical screening and compliance checks.
OEHHA adds developmental toxicity endpoint to the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for bisphenol S (BPS)
OEHHA expanded the scope of the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for bisphenol S (BPS) by adding the developmental toxicity endpoint (effective December 8, 2025) via the State’s Qualified Experts mechanism (DARTIC). Compliance teams should reassess whether exposures to BPS trigger Prop 65 warning obligations considering the expanded reproductive toxicity endpoint and ensure warnings/supply chain communications remain accurate.
OEHHA adds developmental toxicity endpoint to Bisphenol S (BPS) Proposition 65 listing (effective Dec 8, 2025)
OEHHA issued a listing notice expanding the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) by adding the developmental toxicity endpoint. This change means Prop 65 warnings/enforcement considerations for BPS exposures now explicitly include developmental toxicity, in addition to previously covered reproductive toxicity endpoints, affecting product hazard assessments and warning determinations for businesses selling into California.
EPA opens 60-day public comment on updated draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA
EPA released an updated draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA and opened a 60-day public comment period (noted as open until February 2, 2026). This is a technical support/analytical document that can influence how EPA quantifies and characterizes risk in the formaldehyde TSCA risk evaluation, which in turn can affect downstream risk management decisions and stakeholder engagement strategies. Compliance teams should review the draft methodology and submit comments if assumptions, exposure parameters, or calculation approaches affect their uses or conditions of use.
EPA releases new draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA and opens 60-day public comment period (until Feb 2, 2026)
EPA released an updated draft risk calculation memorandum and supporting documents for formaldehyde under TSCA and opened a 60-day public comment period (stated to run until February 2, 2026) via the TSCA docket on Regulations.gov. Compliance teams following TSCA risk evaluation work should review the draft methodology/assumptions and consider submitting comments, as approaches in the memorandum can influence downstream TSCA risk evaluation conclusions and potential risk management actions.
MoEFCC parliamentary reply confirms CPCB audit/verification mechanisms (audit module; third‑party auditors empanelled) under EWMR 2022
A Rajya Sabha parliamentary response (Unstarred Question No. 525) confirms active verification and audit mechanisms supporting compliance with India’s E‑Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. It states CPCB performs verification/audits via random inspection/periodic audit; an audit module exists in the E‑Waste EPR portal (mobile + web); an SOP for empanelment of auditors has been issued; and a set of third‑party auditors has been empanelled with audits initiated. This is not a legal amendment to EWMR, but it is an official signal of enforcement readiness and audit expectations for producers/recyclers/refurbishers using the EPR portal.
SKIP — Great Britain adopts The Control of Mercury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 implementing Minamata COP-4/COP-5 product phase-outs
Skipped because the research indicates an implementation action, but available sources in the registry do not include the statutory instrument text itself; only an explanatory memorandum and a Welsh Government written statement are provided. (If needed, keep as an announcement; however, dates and scope are still clearly stated in official sources.)
CARB settles with Greif US Plastics for $525,000
CARB reached a $525,000 settlement with Greif US Plastics LLC (formerly TPG Plastics LLC), a portable fuel container manufacturer based in Murray, Kentucky, for violations of CARB's Portable Fuel Containers and Spill-Proof Spouts Regulation. The settlement addresses compliance failures related to portable fuel container requirements.
ECHA committees’ evaluation timeline reiterated: RAC/SEAC opinions expected March 2026; SEAC draft opinion to go to 60‑day consultation (spring 2026)
ECHA communications reiterate the status and expected timeline for the scientific evaluation of the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS (universal PFAS restriction). ECHA indicates RAC is expected to adopt its opinion in March 2026, while SEAC is expected to agree its draft opinion around March 2026 and then launch a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion in spring 2026. This is not a binding restriction yet, but it is a key planning milestone for companies tracking potential future PFAS use/manufacture/placing-on-market restrictions across sectors in the EU.
ECHA PFAS restriction evaluation status: RAC/SEAC opinion milestones expected March 2026; SEAC consultation to follow
ECHA published an official status/timeline update for the EU-wide REACH restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The update signals expected committee milestones: RAC opinion adoption targeted for March 2026 and SEAC agreement of its draft opinion also targeted for March 2026, followed by a 60-day consultation on the SEAC draft opinion. This is not an adopted restriction, but it provides compliance teams with an authoritative planning timeline for when the scientific opinions (which underpin any eventual Commission restriction decision) are expected to progress.
CPPA posts Delete Act statute text reflecting SB 361 update (effective 2026-01-01)
CPPA posted the Delete Act statute text indicating it is effective 01/01/2026 and reflects an SB 361 update (as described in the document header). The statute establishes/updates legal obligations for the data broker registry and deletion mechanism framework that can impact vendor privacy governance through service provider/contractor flow-down handling of deletion requests and related compliance operations.