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Secretariat requests new information/comments on indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS (scope clarification for existing listings)
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat requested submissions of new information and comments on the indicative lists clarifying which substances are covered by the Convention listings for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds; perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds; and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. This impacts compliance screening and substance identification because indicative lists influence how parties interpret scope for listed PFAS families in products, mixtures, and wastes.
Secretariat requests new information/comments on indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS listings
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat invited submission of new information and comments on indicative lists of substances covered by existing POP listings for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds; PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds; and PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. These indicative lists support consistent interpretation of listing scope across Parties and can affect compliance determinations (e.g., whether specific PFAS are considered covered).
Secretariat invites submissions of new information/comments on indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS listings
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat issued an invitation to submit new information/comments on indicative lists for substances covered by existing PFAS-related listings (long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), PFOA, and PFHxS). Indicative lists help clarify scope for listed substances and related compounds, supporting implementation and enforcement. Compliance teams should review these developments because changes/clarifications to indicative lists can affect substance identification, supply-chain declarations, and compliance determinations for PFAS-related chemicals and articles.
Stockholm Convention Secretariat requests information/comments on indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS listings
The Secretariat invited submission of new information and comments on revised/updated indicative lists clarifying which substances are covered by the Stockholm Convention listings for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), including their salts and related compounds. These indicative lists can materially affect compliance screening and supply-chain declarations by clarifying scope (e.g., related compounds/precursors) for already-listed POPs.
Stockholm Convention Secretariat invites submissions/comments on indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs (and related PFAS listings)
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat issued a communication (dated 28 Jan 2026) inviting Parties and other stakeholders to submit new information and comments on the indicative lists of substances covered by the listings of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (and also referencing indicative lists for other listed PFAS such as PFOA and PFHxS). This is compliance-relevant because indicative lists affect practical scope interpretation (which specific substances/precursors are considered covered), impacting product stewardship, supply-chain substance identification, and import/export controls under national implementations of the Convention listings.
POPRC-21 follow-up: call for comments/new information on revised indicative lists for LC‑PFCAs, PFOA and PFHxS (deadline 31 Mar 2026)
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat (POPRC intersessional follow-up) invited Parties and observers to submit new information and comments on revised indicative lists that clarify the substance scope captured by the existing listings for (1) long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds, (2) PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds, and (3) PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. The stated submission deadline is 31 March 2026 (letter date 28 January 2026). These indicative lists are used to interpret which specific substances/precursors are covered, impacting compliance scoping, supply-chain declarations, and analytical screening programs.
Singapore NEA circular updates phase‑out/ban of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs from 16 Dec 2026
Singapore NEA issued a hazardous substances control circular providing implementation details for Stockholm Convention POP listings covering chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (defined in the circular as C14–C17 with chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21), including products containing these chemicals. The circular states that from 16 December 2026, manufacture, import and export will not be allowed (subject to any applicable exemptions to be clarified). It also indicates TradeNet permit declarations/approvals will be impacted and includes annex information (e.g., HS/product codes) that compliance teams can use to screen shipments and update customs/trade controls and product stewardship processes.
Singapore NEA circular updates phase‑out/ban date and trade controls for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% Cl by weight) and LC‑PFCAs
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued Circular NEA/HS/6.6/SC02 (26 Jan 2026) confirming that from 16 Dec 2026 Singapore will not allow the manufacture, import, or export of chlorpyrifos; medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs; C14–C17 with chlorination level ≥45% chlorine by weight); and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds, including products containing these chemicals. The circular ties the prohibition timeline to the Stockholm Convention depositary notification (communicated 16 Dec 2025) and the Convention’s one-year entry-into-force rule. It also describes trade controls for permit declarations (HS codes/product codes in TradeNet) and indicates that permit applications will be subject to CCMD approval; stock depletion is allowed for stocks imported before 16 Dec 2026. Compliance teams should plan for a hard stop on regulated cross-border movements/manufacture by 16 Dec 2026 and ensure customs declaration processes (codes/approval workflows) are ready ahead of the deadline.
Singapore NEA circular announces phase‑out/ban on manufacture, import and export of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% Cl) and LC‑PFCAs effective 16 Dec 2026
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an industry circular updating traders/declaring agents on the phase‑out of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (C14–C17 with chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight) and long‑chain PFCAs (C9–C21), their salts and related compounds under the Stockholm Convention. The circular states that effective 16 Dec 2026, manufacture, import and export of these chemicals and products containing them will not be allowed in Singapore, with allowance to deplete existing stocks imported before that date. The notice also flags import/export permit controls (subject to competent authority approval) and provides affected HS/product codes, creating actionable trade compliance and product stewardship impacts for companies supplying the Singapore market.
Singapore NEA Issues Phase-Out Circular for Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, LC-PFCAs
Singapore NEA has issued a circular to traders and declaring agents detailing the phase-out requirements for three chemicals newly listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention: (i) Chlorpyrifos; (ii) Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins with chain lengths C14-C17 and chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight; (iii) Long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-C21), their salts and related compounds. Singapore, as a Party to the Stockholm Convention, is implementing the COP-12 decisions from April/May 2025. Companies trading these substances should review the phase-out timelines and exemption conditions.
SKIP — Singapore NEA circular update on phase‑out/ban date and trade controls for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs already exists in system
This regulatory event is present in the research data (NEA circular dated 26 Jan 2026) but it duplicates an Existing Announcement in the system. Per instructions, it is not included as a new announcement record.
Singapore NEA circular updates phase‑out/ban date and trade controls for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an official circular to traders/declaring agents updating Singapore’s control measures implementing the Stockholm Convention listings for chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs; C14–C17 with chlorination level ≥45% chlorine by weight), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. The circular states that from 16 Dec 2026, manufacture, import, and export of these substances and products containing them will not be allowed; however, depletion of existing stocks/products imported before 16 Dec 2026 is permitted. The circular also provides customs/trade implementation details (HS codes/product codes) for TradeNet permit declarations and notes permits are subject to Chemical Control & Management Department (CCMD) approval. NEA indicates it is reviewing applicability of Stockholm Convention exemptions for local industry and will communicate any Singapore-applicable exemptions later.
Singapore NEA circular announces phase‑out/ban of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21) from 16 Dec 2026 (including products containing them)
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an industry circular titled “Updates on the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight), and LC‑PFCAs under the Stockholm Convention.” The circular states that from 16 Dec 2026, the manufacture, import and export of these POPs—and products containing them—will not be allowed in Singapore. It also notes that stock depletion is allowed for stocks imported before 16 Dec 2026, and that traders must use specified HS codes and NEA product codes in TradeNet permit applications (subject to Chemical Control & Management Department approval). Compliance teams should assess affected products/mixtures, update import/export classifications and permitting processes, and plan supply chain substitutions ahead of the 16 Dec 2026 cutoff.
EPA publishes latest TSCA Inventory update (biannual public non-confidential Inventory refresh)
EPA posted an updated “Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory” notice indicating the latest biannual refresh of the public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory dataset. The notice describes updates to items such as commercial activity information, unique identifiers, and regulatory flags (e.g., SNURs/test orders). Compliance teams should refresh internal inventory screening datasets and re-check regulatory flags for substances used/imported, particularly for downstream SNUR/test-order indicators.
EPA posts latest TSCA Inventory update notice (page updated Jan. 23, 2026)
EPA posted a notice that the latest biannual TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory update has been released. The notice indicates updates to Inventory-related metadata (e.g., activity data/unique identifiers/regulatory flags) and continued movement of some substances from the confidential to the public portion as part of TSCA CBI review efforts. Compliance teams should refresh internal Inventory reference datasets used to confirm Inventory status and related flags when screening substances for U.S. manufacture/import.
NITI Aayog releases circular economy report on e-waste and Li-ion batteries
NITI Aayog released three reports on circular economy including 'Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India.' The e-waste and Li-ion battery report provides recommendations for infrastructure development, sector formalization, strengthening the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, and enhancing economic potential for revenue generation from e-waste recycling.
BIS streamlines export controls for drone exports to allies
BIS issued an Interim Final Rule easing export restrictions for certain unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies. The rule allows specified drones and UAV-related items to be exported to U.S. partners and allies in Country Group A:5 under License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA), subject to notification and reporting requirements. This action implements Executive Order 14307 'Unleashing American Drone Dominance.' Comments on the IFR are due by February 19, 2026.
BIS streamlines export controls for civil drone exports to trusted allies
BIS issued an Interim Final Rule easing export controls on certain civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to facilitate exports to trusted allies. ECCN 9A012.a.1 UAVs (30-60 minute endurance, stable in winds ≥25 knots) now have reason for control changed from NS Column 1 to NS Column 2, enabling license-free export to Country Group A:1 destinations (Wassenaar states). Missile Technology-controlled UAVs (ECCNs 9A012 and 9A120) are now eligible for License Exception STA to Country Group A:5 destinations, except UAVs capable of delivering ≥500 kg payload to ≥300 km range. Implements Executive Order 14307 'Unleashing American Drone Dominance.'
USGBC Extends LEED v4/v4.1 Commercial Registration to June 30, 2027
USGBC has extended the registration deadline for LEED v4 and v4.1 commercial projects (BD+C, ID+C, O+M) to June 30, 2027. Projects registered before this date can continue using v4/v4.1 rating systems, while new registrations after must use LEED v5. The extension provides additional time for project teams to prepare for v5 requirements.
BIS interim final rule streamlines export controls for certain civil UAVs and expands STA eligibility for specified MT-controlled UAVs
BIS issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 740 and 774) to ease export/reexport/transfer requirements for certain civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Key changes include: (1) for ECCN 9A012.a.1 short-endurance civil UAVs, BIS revised the reason for control from NS Column 1 (NS1) to NS Column 2 (NS2), expanding no-license-required (NLR) eligibility to more destinations (as described in the rule); (2) BIS expanded License Exception STA by adding § 740.20(c)(1)(ii), allowing certain Missile Technology (MT)-controlled UAVs in ECCNs 9A012 and 9A120 to use STA for exports/reexports/transfers to or within Country Group A:5, while maintaining an exclusion for UAVs capable of delivering ≥500 kg payload to a range of ≥300 km; and (3) BIS made conforming/implementing text edits including to § 740.20(b)(2)(iii) and STA carve-outs in § 740.2(a)(5). The rule was effective January 20, 2026, and BIS requested public comments by February 19, 2026. Compliance teams exporting commercial/civil UAVs should reassess classification (ECCN), destination eligibility (Country Group A:1 vs A:5), STA eligibility conditions, and any internal screening/controls tied to MT parameters.