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CPPA issues Data Broker Registration and Accessible Deletion Mechanism (DROP) regulations text
CPPA published the text of regulations for data broker registration and the accessible deletion mechanism (DROP). The materials are posted as effective 01/01/2026 and operationalize data broker compliance obligations that have downstream vendor/service-provider implications (e.g., deletion request processing workflows and related governance). Compliance teams that operate as data brokers or manage data-broker vendors should ensure processes and contractual flow-downs support required deletion handling and related operational duties tied to the DROP mechanism.
ECHA highlights RAC/SEAC progress on EU-wide PFAS restriction; committees continue evaluating horizontal issues and restriction parameters
ECHA summarized December 2025 RAC and SEAC meeting highlights indicating continued committee examination of the proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction, including horizontal issues such as potential concentration limits and PFAS management/implementation considerations. For compliance teams, this provides an official status signal on how the restriction proposal is being refined (e.g., potential parameters/limits), which can affect future compliance planning for PFAS uses in products and processes.
ECHA status document confirms March 2026 target for RAC opinion and SEAC draft opinion (followed by 60-day consultation) for EU-wide PFAS restriction
ECHA published a “current status/state of play” document for the proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction under REACH, outlining committee evaluation milestones. The document indicates a target for RAC to adopt its opinion and for SEAC to agree its draft opinion in March 2026, after which a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion is expected, with ECHA’s final opinion to follow later in 2026. Compliance teams tracking a potential broad PFAS restriction should use this schedule to plan for likely spring 2026 consultation participation and internal impact assessments, while noting this is not yet a binding restriction.
ECHA PFAS restriction evaluation status document outlines expected March 2026 committee milestones and planned 60-day consultation
ECHA published a PFAS restriction evaluation status document describing the anticipated REACH restriction process timeline for the broad PFAS proposal. The document states that RAC is expected to adopt its opinion in March 2026 and SEAC is expected to agree its draft opinion in March 2026, followed by a 60-day consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion and delivery of ECHA’s final opinion to the European Commission later in 2026. This is not a binding restriction change, but it is compliance-relevant because it signals when restrictions may crystallize and when stakeholders may be asked to respond to consultations.
ECHA reports progress and indicates RAC opinion expected March 2026 for EU-wide PFAS restriction
ECHA reported (via RAC/SEAC meeting highlights) continued evaluation of the proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction under REACH and communicated expected committee milestones, including RAC adoption of its opinion anticipated in March 2026, with SEAC draft opinion development and subsequent consultation to follow. This update is relevant for compliance planning and preparing for forthcoming committee opinions and stakeholder consultation steps, but it is not a final restriction or binding change yet.
ECHA Weekly highlights progress in RAC/SEAC evaluation of proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction (RAC opinion expected 2026)
ECHA reported (via its December 2025 RAC/SEAC meeting highlights) continued committee evaluation of the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction covering PFAS. This is a process milestone for stakeholders tracking the restriction: it signals the committees’ expected timing for adoption of opinions (including an expected RAC opinion in 2026 as stated in the ECHA update), which will inform later European Commission decision-making and any eventual compliance timelines.
ECHA guidance published for respondents to upcoming consultation on SEAC draft opinion for proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction
ECHA published consultation support materials for stakeholders preparing to respond to the forthcoming consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion regarding the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS. The guidance explains how respondents should provide information during the planned consultation and is accompanied by a PFAS use-mapping annex to support structured submissions. Compliance teams should use these materials to prepare socio-economic and use-specific input for the upcoming restriction evaluation process.
Great Britain makes The Control of Mercury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (updates mercury-added product restrictions)
Great Britain made The Control of Mercury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, amending the Control of Mercury framework to update restrictions/phase-out dates for mercury-added products (including certain lamp categories and specified measuring/industrial devices as described in the research summary). This is relevant to “Mercury Free” compliance because it tightens or updates product phase-out timelines and restrictions, requiring affected manufacturers/importers/distributors to transition to mercury-free alternatives and manage inventory/sales in line with the amended dates.
FTA Updates FY2026 Contractor Manual with BABA Requirements
FTA published the Fiscal Year 2026 Contractor Manual for Comprehensive Reviews, updating procurement review areas to include BABA requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The manual includes revised notes to reviewers regarding BABA applicability and updated governing directives reflecting 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.
ECHA consultation on SEAC draft opinion for EU-wide PFAS restriction planned after March 2026 SEAC meeting (60 days)
ECHA published official information and supporting guidance indicating it plans to open a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion for the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS after SEAC’s March 2026 meeting. This is a near-term stakeholder action point for companies to prepare socio-economic evidence, alternatives information, and confidentiality claims for the consultation submission process.
Directive (EU) 2025/2456 reattributes RoHS scientific tasks to ECHA
Directive (EU) 2025/2456, adopted on 26 November 2025, amends Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) to reattribute scientific and technical assessment tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This change implements the 'One Substance, One Assessment' approach, centralizing hazardous substance evaluation under ECHA's expertise. Compliance teams should note that future RoHS substance assessments and exemption evaluations will follow ECHA procedures.
EPA announces intent to reconsider the TSCA §8(d) health and safety study reporting rule for 16 chemicals and signals potential action on the May 22, 2026 reporting deadline
EPA posted an update stating it intends to reconsider the December 13, 2024 final TSCA Section 8(d) rule requiring manufacturers/importers of 16 chemicals to submit unpublished health and safety studies. EPA indicates reconsideration topics may include additional exemptions, a reporting threshold, and changes to the lookback period, and notes it anticipates appropriate action regarding the reporting deadline currently identified as May 22, 2026. Compliance teams subject to the 8(d) rule should monitor for subsequent rulemaking that could alter applicability or timing and should plan around the currently stated deadline until changes are finalized.
EPA publishes TSCA New Chemicals Program risk assessment default values used in new chemical reviews
EPA published the key default values used in its risk assessments for new chemicals (TSCA section 5 reviews). This transparency update can affect how submitters and compliance teams prepare PMNs, exemption submissions, and supporting exposure/hazard arguments because EPA’s default assumptions influence risk determinations and potential TSCA orders/SNUR conditions. Companies should align dossiers and internal modeling with EPA’s published defaults and document any proposed alternative values with supporting rationale.
European Commission opens consultation on draft initiative to add LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21), their salts and related compounds to Annex I (Part A) (consultation-stage)
The European Commission opened a 'Have Your Say' consultation (initiative page) related to a draft delegated amendment to the EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; described in secondary sources as C9–C21 PFCAs), their salts and related compounds, with the objective of listing them in Annex I (Part A) (prohibited POPs). Compliance teams should monitor the final delegated act text once adopted/published for specific unintentional trace contaminant limits, any exemptions, and application dates affecting substances/mixtures/articles containing LC‑PFCAs and related substances.
Draft Commission delegated regulation text published (Ares) proposing Annex I listing and UTC limits for LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21), their salts and related compounds
A European Commission draft delegated regulation (Ares document) sets out proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to list long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds in Annex I (Part A), and proposes unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit values applicable to substances, mixtures and articles. The draft text also includes derogation/exemption concepts (e.g., isolated intermediate use under strictly controlled conditions; time-limited allowances for certain semiconductor spare-part/repair uses). Compliance teams should use this draft to anticipate likely final EU restriction scope, trace-limit testing needs, and potential supply-chain redesign and customer declarations.
European Commission draft delegated regulation proposes adding chlorpyrifos to Annex I (Part A) with UTC limit (consultation-stage)
A draft Commission Delegated Regulation (consultation-stage) proposes amending Annex I (Part A) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to list chlorpyrifos as a persistent organic pollutant, aligning with Stockholm Convention COP-12 Decision SC‑12/9. The draft indicates chlorpyrifos would be listed without EU-specific exemptions (noting it is not approved under EU plant protection products/biocides regimes) and would set an unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit applicable to substances, mixtures, and articles for enforcement of the general prohibition. Compliance teams should anticipate future supply-chain restrictions and need to verify chlorpyrifos absence/trace levels in articles and mixtures once finalized and published.
European Commission opens public feedback on draft delegated amendments to list chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs in Annex I (consultations close 19 Dec 2025)
The European Commission opened ‘Have your say’ public feedback consultations on draft delegated regulations to amend Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) to add chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. The feedback period is indicated as open until 19 Dec 2025. For compliance teams, this signals likely upcoming EU-wide prohibitions and associated unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits affecting substances, mixtures and articles; companies potentially impacted should review draft texts and submit technical feedback (e.g., trace contamination feasibility, supply-chain impacts, and any requested derogations).
European Commission opens public consultations on draft delegated acts to add chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21) to Annex I (including proposed UTC limits)
The European Commission launched three “Have your say” consultations on draft delegated regulations intended to amend Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to implement Stockholm Convention COP‑12 listings for (1) chlorpyrifos, (2) medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and (3) long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs, C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. These drafts are expected to set or clarify unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits for substances/mixtures/articles and may include specific exemptions/derogations (details summarized in secondary sources). Compliance teams should track these consultations as they signal upcoming binding Annex I restrictions/UTC thresholds and potential transitional provisions once adopted and published in the Official Journal.
European Commission draft delegated regulation proposes adding MCCPs to Annex I (Part A) with 0.1% w/w UTC limit and time-limited exemptions (consultation-stage)
A draft Commission Delegated Regulation (consultation-stage) proposes amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to add medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to Annex I (Part A), aligning with Stockholm Convention COP-12 Decision SC‑12/10. The draft proposes an unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit of 0.1% by weight (1,000 mg/kg) for MCCPs in substances, mixtures and articles, and describes time-limited exemptions (5 years, with a possible additional 5-year extension) for certain uses (e.g., metalworking fluids in professional/industrial settings, aerospace/defence applications, medical/IVD devices, and certain spare-parts/repair contexts). Compliance teams should begin supplier engagement and material verification planning for MCCP presence and evaluate whether any exempted uses apply to their products and lifecycle/spare parts obligations if/when the amendment is finalized.
European Commission opens public consultations on draft amendments to list chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21) in Annex I
The European Commission launched three separate Better Regulation “Have Your Say” public consultations on draft delegated regulations to amend Annex I (Part A) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) to add: (1) chlorpyrifos, (2) medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and (3) long‑chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs, C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. If adopted, these amendments would prohibit manufacture, placing on the market and use in the EU, subject to any specified derogations/UTC limits in the final text. Compliance teams should monitor the consultation outcomes and prepare for potential EU supply‑chain restrictions and trace-contaminant limit requirements affecting substances, mixtures and articles.