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Commission guidance on EV battery data sharing under Renewable Energy Directive
Commission notice C/2025/4907 provides guidance on implementing Article 20a paragraph 3 of the revised Renewable Energy Directive, covering real-time, cost-free sharing of electric vehicle battery data with users and authorized third parties. Includes elements such as state of charge, health of the battery, and other performance parameters. Supports transparency and energy transition objectives relevant to Battery Regulation data sharing requirements.
European Commission launches impact-assessment participation on Digital Product Passport (DPP) (stakeholder input on future requirements)
The European Commission opened participation/feedback as part of its impact assessment for the Digital Product Passport (DPP). The initiative seeks stakeholder input (e.g., via surveys) to assess costs and impacts of potential future requirements, including elements linked to DPP service providers and possible certification. This is directly relevant to the EU DPP framework because it signals development of horizontal DPP-system requirements that could influence compliance planning, vendor selection, contracting, and assurance processes.
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 adopted amending the Battery Regulation to postpone battery due diligence obligations to 18 August 2027 and shift guideline timeline
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies. As reflected in the research summary, the amendment postpones the application date of Article 48(1) due diligence obligations from 18 August 2025 to 18 August 2027 and shifts the timeline referenced for Commission due diligence guidelines (Article 48(5)) to 26 July 2026. Compliance teams subject to battery raw-material due diligence (and related third-party verification/notified body expectations) should update project plans, supplier engagement schedules, and assurance readiness to the revised timeline.
European Commission adopts CSRD/ESRS “quick-fix” delegated act amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 to extend transitional relief for Wave 1 reporters (FY2025–FY2026)
The European Commission adopted a targeted ‘quick-fix’ delegated act amending the first set of ESRS (via an amendment to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772). The change is intended to reduce incremental reporting burden for companies already reporting under CSRD/ESRS (Wave 1) by extending certain phase-in/transitional provisions into FY2025 and FY2026 (e.g., continued ability to omit specified disclosures and broader access to phase-ins that previously depended on employee thresholds). Compliance teams should reassess FY2025–FY2026 ESRS data-collection scope, internal controls, and assurance planning to align with the amended phase-in requirements and relief measures.
European Commission adopts ESRS “quick-fix” delegated act extending Wave 1 phase-ins for FY2025–FY2026
The European Commission adopted a delegated act amending the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to provide targeted relief for ‘wave 1’ CSRD reporters (first reporting for FY2024). The amendments extend certain ESRS phase-ins so companies can continue omitting specific disclosures in FY2025 and FY2026 (e.g., anticipated financial effects; and for certain undertakings, additional reliefs for Scope 3/total GHG and selected topical standards/datapoints) to avoid a step-up in disclosure requirements compared with FY2024. Compliance teams should reassess FY2025–FY2026 ESRS disclosure plans, internal data-collection roadmaps, and assurance readiness against the amended ESRS provisions.
ESPR Working Plan 2025-2030 sets priority product groups for DPP implementation
The European Commission adopted the first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Working Plan for 2025-2030, establishing priority product groups for Digital Product Passport implementation. Priority products include textiles/apparel, tyres, furniture, mattresses for final products, and iron and steel, aluminium for intermediate products. The Working Plan sets the regulatory timeline for delegated acts and subsequent DPP compliance requirements across these product categories.
EPA Releases Resources for New Chemical Notice Submissions
EPA released new resources to assist companies submitting new chemical notices (PMNs) under TSCA. The resources are designed to improve submission quality and efficiency in the premanufacture notification process, helping companies comply with TSCA Section 5 requirements.
EPA withdraws proposed TSCA SNURs for 18 chemical substances (SNUR batch 23-2.5e) after underlying TSCA section 5(e) order withdrawal
EPA withdrew the previously proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 18 chemical substances (SNUR batch 23-2.5e). EPA stated the withdrawal was due to the withdrawal of the underlying TSCA section 5(e) order that formed the basis for the proposed SNURs. For compliance teams tracking these proposed SNUR notification obligations, the withdrawal means the proposed significant new use notification requirements will not proceed as proposed, unless EPA initiates a new action in the future.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 published establishing methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery from waste batteries
The European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 setting the methodology for calculating and verifying recyclers’ recycling efficiency (including for lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium and other batteries) and for calculating/verifying material recovery (including cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and lead). The act also introduces a harmonised documentation format that recyclers must provide to Member State competent authorities. This is a binding implementing measure under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 that affects how recyclers generate and substantiate performance data used for compliance with recycling-efficiency and material-recovery obligations and downstream reporting/data needs.
Commission delegated rules published for recycling efficiency and material recovery calculation/verification for waste batteries
The European Commission published delegated rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 establishing harmonised methodologies to calculate and verify (1) recycling efficiency for key battery chemistries (e.g., lead-acid, Ni-Cd, lithium, and “other”) and (2) material recovery (cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, lead). The act also introduces a harmonised documentation format for recyclers to submit information to Member State authorities, affecting how recyclers and producer responsibility/compliance schemes demonstrate performance against EU Battery Regulation targets and how competent authorities can assess compliance consistently. The Commission page states the rules enter into force on 24 July 2025.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 published setting methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery from waste batteries
The European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 under the EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The delegated act establishes harmonised methodologies for calculating and verifying (1) recycling efficiency and (2) material recovery from waste batteries, and provides a harmonised format for documentation to be supplied by recyclers to Member State competent authorities. This is directly relevant to battery recyclers and producer responsibility schemes because it standardises evidence and calculation approaches used to demonstrate performance against Battery Regulation requirements.
Commission delegated rules set harmonised methodologies for recycling efficiency, material recovery and recycler documentation format for waste batteries
The European Commission published delegated rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 establishing harmonised methodologies to calculate and verify recycling efficiency for waste batteries (including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium and other categories) and to measure material recovery for cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and lead. The rules also introduce a harmonised documentation format that recyclers must provide to Member State authorities, supporting consistent compliance evidence and enforcement of Batteries Regulation waste-battery targets (incl. Annex XII-related obligations). The Commission news item states the methodology enters into force on 24 July 2025.
Commission publishes delegated rules on methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery for waste batteries
The European Commission announced publication of delegated rules establishing a harmonised methodology to calculate and verify (1) recycling efficiency for different battery chemistries and (2) material recovery for key materials (including cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, lead). The rules also introduce a harmonised documentation format for recycler reporting to Member State authorities. Compliance teams supporting recyclers and producer responsibility schemes should align internal calculation methods, verification evidence, and reporting documentation to the delegated methodology as of the stated entry-into-force date.
Oregon DEQ approves Circular Action Alliance as PRO for EPR implementation
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality approved Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the producer responsibility organization for Oregon's extended producer responsibility law for packaging, paper, and food serviceware. The program plan describes CAA's approach to implementing Recycling Modernization Act requirements beginning July 1, 2025, including enhanced recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends EU POPs Regulation Annex I regarding PFOS; some provisions apply from 3 Dec 2025
The European Commission adopted and published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) as regards PFOS and its derivatives. The delegated act is published in the Official Journal (OJ L, 2025/718, 27.6.2025) and enters into force 20 days after publication; however, the act specifies delayed applicability for parts of the Annex (points 2 and 3) from 3 December 2025. Compliance teams should review the revised Annex I PFOS provisions, ensure product/material and waste streams are assessed against the updated PFOS requirements, and plan for controls applicable from 3 Dec 2025 as stated in the act.
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.
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.
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 adds three hazardous chemicals to the SVHC Candidate List (25 June 2025)
ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding three hazardous chemicals (Candidate List total reported by ECHA as 250 entries, noting some entries are groups). This triggers key downstream REACH obligations for supply-chain compliance teams, including Article 33 communication duties for articles containing listed SVHCs above 0.1% w/w, potential article notification duties to ECHA (within six months where conditions apply), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updates for EU/EEA suppliers of substances/mixtures. It also supports SCIP notification obligations under the Waste Framework Directive where applicable (articles with SVHCs >0.1% w/w).
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.