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OEHHA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend 27 CCR §25705(b) to add proposed NSRLs for 1-bromopropane and diethanolamine (dermal)
OEHHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, section 25705(b), to add new No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) used as Proposition 65 cancer “safe harbor” exposure levels. The proposal would add an NSRL of 54 µg/day for 1-bromopropane and an NSRL of 6.4 µg/day for diethanolamine for dermal exposure only (explicitly not applicable to other exposure routes). OEHHA’s notice sets a public comment deadline of October 6, 2025, and provides that a public hearing will be held only if requested by September 22, 2025. Compliance teams may wish to submit comments and, if adopted, consider how these NSRLs affect internal Prop 65 exposure assessments and warning determinations.
ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal dossier for EU-wide REACH restriction evaluation
ECHA announced publication of an updated background document/dossier for the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS, incorporating updates following evaluation of comments from the 2023 consultation. This is not a final restriction, but it updates the technical basis being assessed by RAC/SEAC and can affect anticipated scope, derogations, and evidence used in compliance planning and substitution roadmaps.
ECHA publishes updated universal PFAS restriction proposal (updated dossier/background document reflecting 2023 consultation feedback)
ECHA published an updated version of the universal PFAS REACH restriction proposal/background materials, reflecting evaluation of the large 2023 consultation response set and dossier updates that will inform RAC/SEAC opinion development. Compliance teams tracking potential EU-wide PFAS restrictions should reassess likely scope, sector derogations, and transition considerations using the updated dossier materials rather than the original January 2023 submission.
ECHA publishes updated universal PFAS restriction proposal reflecting 2023 consultation feedback
ECHA reported publication of an updated universal PFAS restriction proposal under the EU REACH restriction process, reflecting assessment of more than 5,600 stakeholder comments received during the 2023 consultation and updates by dossier submitters (Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden). Compliance teams tracking the EU-wide PFAS restriction should review the updated dossier for changes to scope, proposed derogations, and possible transition periods affecting products and uses in the EU/EEA. (This is a process/dossier update; not itself a final restriction.)
ECHA publishes updated REACH PFAS restriction proposal background document following 2023 consultation feedback
ECHA announced publication of an updated PFAS restriction proposal package under REACH, reflecting evaluation of 5,600+ comments received during the 2023 consultation and updates to the background document used by RAC/SEAC in forming opinions. Compliance teams should review whether updated sector descriptions, derogation concepts, and alternatives/conditions discussed in the revised background documentation change internal impact assessments, data-gathering needs, and positions for upcoming committee opinion/consultation stages.
ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal dossier to support ongoing committee evaluation
ECHA announced publication of an updated REACH restriction proposal dossier for PFAS (updated background/proposal materials) as part of the ongoing evaluation of the proposed EU-wide restriction. For compliance teams, the updated dossier can change understanding of scope, derogations, and sector-specific considerations used in RAC/SEAC assessment and provides updated reference material to support company impact assessments and consultation preparation.
ECHA Weekly reports publication of updated universal PFAS restriction proposal under REACH (post-2023 consultation feedback)
ECHA’s weekly news update reports that an updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH was published, reflecting updates by the dossier submitters after evaluating feedback from the 2023 public consultation (reported as 5,600+ comments). This is a key process milestone for companies tracking the EU-wide PFAS restriction workstream because it indicates the restriction dossier was revised and re-published, which can affect scoped uses, derogations, and compliance planning assumptions even before any restriction is adopted.
ECHA Weekly reports publication of updated EU REACH universal PFAS restriction proposal reflecting 2023 consultation feedback
ECHA’s weekly update reports that an updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH was published, incorporating revisions following evaluation of more than 5,600 comments received during the 2023 consultation by the dossier submitter authorities (Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden). Compliance teams tracking EU-wide PFAS restriction development should review the updated proposal to understand potential scope/derogation changes and anticipate downstream product and supply-chain impacts if a restriction is adopted.
ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal background document following 2023 consultation feedback
ECHA published an updated PFAS restriction proposal background document as part of the ongoing REACH restriction process for PFAS. The publication reflects updates/clarifications after the 2023 public consultation and supports stakeholders’ understanding of the evolving restriction scope, sector use cases, and rationale as committees (RAC/SEAC) continue evaluating the proposal. Compliance teams should use the updated background to reassess product portfolios and potential substitution/derogation strategies ahead of eventual restriction outcomes.
EPA releases biannual update to the public TSCA Inventory (latest update posting)
EPA announced availability of the latest biannual update to the public (non-confidential) portion of the TSCA Inventory, including updates to commercial activity status and regulatory flags (e.g., SNUR and test order indicators). Compliance teams that screen products or raw materials against the TSCA Inventory should refresh internal reference datasets and verify substance status and regulatory flags against the latest posting.
EPA releases latest public TSCA Inventory update and notes next regular update planned for winter 2026
EPA announced availability of the latest update to the public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory as part of its biannual posting cycle, including updates to inventory totals and associated data elements (e.g., commercial activity, unique identifier data, regulatory flags). EPA also notes the next regular update is planned for winter 2026. Compliance teams should refresh internal inventory reference datasets and re-check substance listing status and applicable flags used to support TSCA Inventory determinations.
EU adds 16 new CMR substances to REACH Annex XVII restrictions
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1731 amends Annex XVII to REACH by adding 16 new CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic) Category 1B substances to Appendices 2, 4, and 6. The substances include Diuron, Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA), 4-Methylimidazole, Bisphenol AF, and various dibutyltin compounds and phosphine oxide derivatives. The simplified procedure under Article 68(2) of REACH was used for these consumer article restrictions. Companies placing these substances in consumer articles must comply with concentration limits ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 ppm depending on CMR classification.
PIB parliamentary reply summarizes implementation/enforcement actions under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (CPCB EPR portal registration, audits, directions)
A MoEFCC parliamentary reply published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) provides an official implementation and enforcement-status update for the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. It reiterates the rules’ coverage and emphasizes operational compliance controls, including mandatory registration of regulated entities on the CPCB online E-Waste EPR portal and CPCB verification mechanisms (inspections/audits). The reply references CPCB directions affecting portal registration and EPR certificate generation and summarizes national e-waste generation/recycling figures, which compliance teams can use to benchmark enforcement focus and portal-driven verification expectations.
EPA Revises Guidelines for TSCA Inventory Corrections
EPA has revised the guidelines for making corrections to the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory. The updated guidelines provide procedures for manufacturers and importers to correct errors or update information in their Inventory submissions, ensuring accurate chemical substance records.
HF 81 enacted exempting off-highway vehicles from PFAS juvenile product prohibitions
HF 81, enacted as part of 2025 1st Special Session SF3 (Chapter 1), exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from the definition of juvenile products under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. 116.943). This removes these products from the January 1, 2025 PFAS prohibition that applies to juvenile products containing intentionally added PFAS. The exemption addresses safety-related items and clothing used by juveniles operating all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.
GB 26572-2025 mandatory RoHS standard takes effect August 1, 2027
China has published GB 26572-2025, a new mandatory national standard for RoHS compliance that takes effect on August 1, 2027. This standard consolidates and elevates previously recommended standards (GB/T 26572-2011 and SJ/T 11364-2024) into mandatory requirements. The standard aligns more closely with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and tightens limits on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, including enhanced restrictions and labeling requirements.
EU ‘Stop-the-clock’ amendment delays Battery Regulation supply-chain due diligence application to 18 August 2027 and extends Commission guidelines deadline to 26 July 2026
A published EU amending act (“stop-the-clock”) postpones the application date of the EU Battery Regulation’s due diligence obligations to 18 August 2027 (from 18 August 2025, per the research summary). The same change also extends the deadline for the European Commission to publish due diligence guidelines to 26 July 2026 (from 18 February 2025, per the research summary). This affects compliance program timelines for in-scope economic operators required to implement battery supply-chain due diligence processes and to align internal procedures with forthcoming Commission guidance.
EU adopts Regulation 2025/1561 postponing battery due diligence to August 2027
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 amends the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 to postpone battery supply chain due diligence obligations from August 18, 2025 to August 18, 2027. The regulation also extends the deadline for Commission guidelines from February 18, 2025 to July 26, 2026. This provides companies additional time to establish due diligence policies for cobalt, lithium, natural graphite, and nickel supply chains, and allows for the development of third-party verification infrastructure (notified bodies).
COP-6 working document UNEP/MC/COP.6/6 on proposed amendments to Annex A published (decision support document)
The Minamata Convention Secretariat published the COP-6 working document UNEP/MC/COP.6/6 (dated 28 July 2025) containing proposed amendments to Annex A (mercury-added products), including context and draft text used to support COP consideration and decision-making. This is not itself a binding change, but is an authoritative pre-decision document relevant for tracking potential future treaty obligations (e.g., amendments affecting products such as dental amalgam measures).
Commission launches 4 surveys for DPP impact assessment
The European Commission launched 4 targeted surveys for specific stakeholder groups to gather input on the costs and impacts of future Digital Product Passport requirements. The surveys aim to better understand compliance implications for different actor categories in the value chain, from raw materials to recycling. This impact assessment will inform the development of DPP delegated acts and supporting measures.