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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.
Rhode Island Enacts Firefighting PPE PFAS Ban
Governor McKee signed legislation (2025-S 0241, 2025-H 5019) on June 16, 2025 prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE) containing intentionally added PFAS in Rhode Island. The law covers gloves, helmets, jackets, pants, respiratory equipment, and shoes worn by firefighting personnel. Manufacturers selling FPPE must provide written notice at time of sale if equipment contains PFAS. This expands upon the 2024 Consumer PFAS Ban Act which addressed Class B firefighting foam.
EPA Issues Test Orders for Eight Chemicals under TSCA
EPA issued additional test orders to support risk evaluations of eight chemicals under TSCA. The test orders require manufacturers to conduct testing and submit data that will inform EPA's risk evaluation process for these chemicals under TSCA Section 4.
Rhode Island Enacts Biosolids PFAS Testing Requirements
Governor McKee approved legislation (2025-H 5844A, 2025-S 0650A) requiring anyone applying for a permit to spread biosolids on land as fertilizer to first test the material for PFAS contamination. Quarterly testing is required for all permit holders, with results reported to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. First reports are due December 31, 2025.
ECHA decision D(2025)4165-DC adds three substances to the REACH SVHC Candidate List (update published/effective 25 June 2025)
ECHA Decision D(2025)4165-DC (Helsinki, 13 June 2025) identifies three substances as SVHCs and specifies they shall be included in the REACH Candidate List; the Candidate List update is to be published on 25 June 2025 and the decision takes effect from 25 June 2025. This triggers downstream SVHC Candidate List obligations (e.g., Article 33 communication duties for articles containing listed SVHCs above relevant thresholds, and other supply-chain compliance actions). Substances named in the decision: Reactive Brown 51 (Repr. 1B; Art. 57(c)); 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (vPvB; Art. 57(e)); Decamethyltetrasiloxane (vPvB; Art. 57(e)).
Emergency-mode amendments for machinery (internal market emergency procedures) apply from 29 May 2026
EUR-Lex’s summary for the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 explains that Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 adds a chapter detailing how emergency procedures apply when an internal market emergency mode is activated (under Regulation (EU) 2024/2747). This is CE-marking-relevant because it affects conformity assessment and placing-on-the-market procedures for crisis-relevant goods and services, impacting how manufacturers may demonstrate conformity and manage market access under emergency conditions. The summary states the amending regulation will apply from 29 May 2026 (earlier than the main Machinery Regulation application date).
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.
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.
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‑12/14 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.
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.
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.
EU restricts DMAC and NEP under REACH Annex XVII
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 amends Annex XVII to REACH by adding restrictions on N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP). These solvents are subject to new restriction conditions for manufacture, use and placing on the market to protect human health.
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.
NTIA publishes BABA compliance and documentation requirements/procedures for NTIA broadband programs
NTIA published a BABA compliance and documentation procedures document for NTIA broadband programs. The guidance describes documentation expectations for recipients/subrecipients, emphasizes correct classification of items (iron/steel, manufactured products, construction materials), and discusses waiver request processes and review steps. Compliance teams supporting NTIA-funded projects should incorporate these procedures into supplier documentation collection, record retention, and waiver preparation workflows.
EPA publishes implementation materials for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR)
EPA published implementation support materials for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), including a technical document on requirements and best practices for PFAS drinking water sample collection and analysis. This guidance is relevant for public water systems, laboratories, and state primacy agencies supporting monitoring and compliance activities under the NPDWR, and should be incorporated into sampling plans, chain-of-custody procedures, and laboratory method selection/QA controls.
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.
EPA issues implementation guidance for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) sampling and analysis best practices (fact sheet)
EPA published a technical fact sheet providing requirements and best practices for collection and analysis of samples for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). The document provides operational guidance on sampling handling, quality control, and laboratory analysis expectations to support compliance monitoring for regulated PFAS in drinking water.