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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends PFOS listing (PFOS-related compounds) and tightens unintentional trace contaminant limits; removes hard chromium plating mist-suppressant exemption
The EU amended Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021) via a delegated act addressing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). The update aligns the PFOS entry to cover “PFOS, its salts and PFOS-related compounds”, tightens unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits (including a separate limit for the sum of PFOS-related compounds), and deletes the Annex I specific exemption for PFOS use as a mist suppressant for non-decorative hard chromium (VI) plating. The research text notes deferred applicability for parts of the Annex starting 3 Dec 2025, which compliance teams should treat as the date when the updated PFOS conditions/limits become applicable for substances/mixtures/articles placed on the market or managed under POPs controls.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends EU POPs Regulation Annex I regarding PFOS and its derivatives; some provisions apply from 3 December 2025
The European Commission adopted and published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) as regards perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its derivatives. The legal act specifies that certain points in the Annex apply from 3 December 2025. EU compliance teams should review the amended Annex I provisions for PFOS (including any revised concentration limits, scope, or derogations) and ensure affected products, articles, and waste streams are assessed against the updated requirements by the stated application date.
ECHA published a decision updating the REACH Candidate List with three new SVHC entries (25 June 2025 update)
ECHA published/updated the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025 to add three substances identified as SVHCs: Reactive Brown 51 (Article 57(c), toxic for reproduction), 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (M3T) (Article 57(e), vPvB), and decamethyltetrasiloxane (Article 57(e), vPvB). This Candidate List expansion affects SVHC-related compliance duties such as supply chain communication and SVHC tracking for mixtures/articles.
ECHA decision confirms SVHC identifications and Candidate List publication/update on 25 June 2025 (incl. Reactive Brown 51 and two siloxanes)
ECHA issued Decision D(2025)4165-DC confirming identification of certain substances as SVHCs and stating that ECHA shall publish and update the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025; the decision takes effect from 25 June 2025. The decision text cited in the research identifies, among others, Reactive Brown 51 (Repr. 1B; Article 57(c)) and the siloxanes 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane and decamethyltetrasiloxane (vPvB; Article 57(e)). For compliance teams, this triggers standard Candidate List obligations (e.g., article communication and SCIP where applicable) from the inclusion/publication date stated in the decision.
ECHA updates REACH SVHC Candidate List: three substances added (total 250 entries)
On 25 June 2025, ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding three new SVHC entries, bringing the total to 250 entries. The additions cited in the research data are: 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (EC 241-867-7; CAS 17928-28-8) identified as vPvB (Article 57(e)); decamethyltetrasiloxane (EC 205-491-7; CAS 141-62-8) identified as vPvB (Article 57(e)); and Reactive Brown 51 (EC 466-490-7) identified as toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)). Compliance teams should assess whether these SVHCs are present in substances, mixtures, or articles and implement Candidate List-related duties (e.g., communication for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w and related supply-chain disclosures) in line with ECHA’s Candidate List obligations messaging.
JEITA publishes completion guidance highlighting CMRT 6.5 smelter look-up discrepancies and workaround
A JEITA CMRT completion guide (English PDF) documents a practical data-quality/validation issue for CMRT Rev. 6.5: some smelters (example noted for tin) may appear on a conformant smelter list but be absent from CMRT 6.5’s Smelter Look-up tab, which can trigger CID entry/validation errors. JEITA advises using the 'Smelter Not Listed' option and manually entering smelter details in such cases. Compliance teams using CMRT intake automation should ensure exception-handling for 'not listed' entries and adjust validation rules to reduce supplier rejection loops.
ECHA RAC/SEAC June 2025 meetings: provisional conclusions in additional sectors for EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal
ECHA reported progress in the scientific evaluation of the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS. According to the June 2025 RAC/SEAC meeting highlights, the committees reached provisional conclusions for certain use sectors (including medical devices; RAC also for lubricants; SEAC also for transport). This is a procedural/scientific milestone (not adoption of a restriction), but it is relevant for compliance planning because it signals advancing committee opinions and potential upcoming consultations and sector-specific restriction conditions.
Louisiana enacted Act No. 121 (HB 15, 2025) adding N-Desethyl isotonitazene, etonitazepine, and ethylphenidate to Schedule I
Louisiana enacted Act No. 121 (HB 15, 2025), amending the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (UCDSL) to add new substances to Schedule I (R.S. 40:964). The act adds N-Desethyl isotonitazene and etonitazepine as Schedule I opiates, and ethylphenidate as a Schedule I stimulant, and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to renumber/alphabetize schedule entries. Compliance teams (e.g., healthcare/pharmacy, law enforcement, forensic labs, institutions with controlled-substance controls) should update controlled substance screening lists, handling/procurement controls, and any internal policies tied to Schedule I status.
Commission reiterates RoHS exemption renewal/transition timing rules on RoHS implementation page
The European Commission’s RoHS implementation page reiterates key procedural guidance relevant to managing RoHS exemptions, including: renewal applications must be submitted no later than 18 months before an exemption expires; typical decision-making timelines (18–24 months); continued validity of an exemption when a timely renewal request is pending; and typical transition periods (12–18 months) when a renewal is rejected. These points impact compliance planning for products relying on Annex III/IV exemptions.
European Commission provides RoHS exemptions procedure/timeline details on RoHS implementation page (renewals, continued validity, transition periods)
The European Commission’s RoHS implementation page consolidates operational guidance on the Article 5 exemptions process, including: exemption renewal applications must be submitted no later than 18 months before expiry; exemptions remain valid if a renewal request is timely until the Commission takes a decision; if renewal is rejected, a 12–18 month transition period typically applies; and decisions generally take 18–24 months from application. The page also records recent stakeholder consultation activity (e.g., “Pack 28” consultation window). Compliance teams can use this for planning exemption renewal submissions, managing continued market access during pending decisions, and scheduling redesign/substitution timelines when renewals may be denied.
City of Bellevue Ordinance No. 6844 adds BCC 4.28.165 “Compost procurement” to Chapter 4.28
The City of Bellevue adopted Ordinance No. 6844 establishing a new procurement code section, BCC 4.28.165 (Compost procurement), in Chapter 4.28. The ordinance creates operational compliance obligations for City projects and City contractors where compost products can be utilized, including: (1) a planning requirement to consider compost use in City projects; (2) required use (or requiring contractors to use compost) when feasible, with specified exceptions (e.g., availability/timing, procurement standards, health/quality/safety, or unreasonable/noncompetitive price); (3) purchasing priorities (e.g., local producers and compost meeting recognized quality/certification and applicable Washington standards); (4) a public education/outreach component; and (5) annual reporting to the Washington State Department of Ecology. The ordinance states an effective date of 30 days after passage and legal publication, but the specific calendar date is not provided in the research data and is therefore left blank.
City of Bellevue adopts Ordinance No. 6844 adding BCC 4.28.165 (Compost Procurement) with compost-use, procurement preference, outreach, and annual reporting requirements
City of Bellevue Ordinance No. 6844 adds a new section to Chapter 4.28 of the Bellevue City Code: BCC 4.28.165 “Compost Procurement.” The ordinance requires City departments to consider compost products before planning City-funded projects or soliciting bids and, when compost can be utilized, to use (or require contractors to use) compost unless specified exceptions apply (e.g., availability, standards, health/quality/safety, or unreasonable/noncompetitive pricing). It establishes priority purchasing criteria (e.g., locally produced compost, nationally recognized certification such as USCC, and compost derived from municipal solid waste programs meeting WSDOT/Ecology quality standards), directs public education/outreach by the City Manager/designee, and requires an annual report to the Washington Department of Ecology. The ordinance text specifies reporting is due by March 31, 2025 and each March 31 thereafter, covering prior-year diversion tonnage and processing facilities, compost volume/cost purchased, and sources. The ordinance states it becomes effective 30 days after passage and legal publication, but the passage/publication dates are not provided in the extracted research text, so specific effective/implementation dates are not captured.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/12 lists long‑chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds in Annex A (elimination)
The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/12 to list long‑chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds in Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention, with specific exemptions as set out in the decision. This expands global POP controls over PFAS substances and affects chemical manufacturing, article production, and supply-chain compliance programs. Compliance teams should assess whether LC‑PFCAs (or related compounds) are present in materials, process aids, or articles and monitor how Parties implement the listing domestically.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/10 lists medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A (elimination)
The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/10 to list medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention, with specific exemptions/conditions in the decision text. This listing obligates Parties to eliminate MCCPs subject to exemptions, and will cascade into national restrictions impacting manufacturing, use in articles, and waste management considerations. Compliance teams should evaluate MCCPs use (e.g., in plastics/rubber, sealants, coatings) and monitor implementing restrictions and any exemption conditions.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/14 amends Annex A to add an additional specific exemption for UV‑328
The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/14 amending Annex A in connection with UV‑328 by adding an additional specific exemption (described in the research as certain aircraft-related uses, expiring end of 2030). This change is relevant for companies manufacturing/using UV‑328 in exempted applications and for downstream users who must track whether an intended use remains covered by an exemption and for how long, as national implementation measures may rely on the Convention’s exemption parameters.
Stockholm Convention COP-12 decisions adopt Annex A listings for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs
At the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-12), Parties adopted decisions to amend Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention to list chlorpyrifos (decision SC-12/9), medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) (SC-12/10), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (SC-12/12). For compliance teams, this is the international legal basis that triggers downstream implementation actions by Parties (national/regional bans or severe restrictions, plus any exemptions) and should be tracked for supply chain impacts on substances, mixtures, and articles.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/9 lists chlorpyrifos in Annex A (elimination)
The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/9 to list chlorpyrifos in Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention (with specified exemptions per the decision). This global listing triggers Parties’ obligations to prohibit/eliminate the chemical subject to any exemptions and drives national implementing measures. Compliance teams should assess chlorpyrifos presence in products and supply chains and track any allowed exemptions and phase-out timelines under applicable national laws implementing the Convention.
EPA releases guidance on PFAS NPDWR sampling and analysis best practices
EPA published a technical guidance document for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) describing requirements and best practices for collection and analysis of drinking water samples for regulated PFAS. The document covers approved methods and practical considerations (e.g., sample handling and quality controls) that can affect compliance monitoring results. Drinking water compliance teams and laboratories can use this to align sampling plans and QA/QC procedures with EPA expectations.
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 published (sets ASEAN-wide regulatory convergence and good regulatory practice priorities)
ASEAN published the AEC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, an official policy framework for the ASEAN Economic Community covering 2026–2030. The plan includes objectives relevant to regulatory compliance planning, including enhancing transparency and good regulatory practices and advancing harmonisation of standards/technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures. While not itself a binding technical regulation, it sets regional priorities that commonly drive subsequent sectoral work programmes and coordinated national reforms affecting market access and product compliance across ASEAN.
EPA issues guidance on PFAS NPDWR sampling and analysis best practices
EPA published a guidance/fact sheet on requirements and best practices for collecting and analyzing PFAS samples to support compliance with the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). The document highlights method-use boundaries under 40 CFR 141.901 (including that EPA Method 537.1 v1.0 is allowed for initial monitoring only) and provides field/lab QA/QC practices intended to prevent PFAS contamination and ensure defensible monitoring data for compliance determinations.