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EU revised mercury rules entered into force (Regulation (EU) 2024/1849), including dental amalgam phase-out/export ban and lamp phase-out deadlines (incl. 30 June 2026 derogation end)
The European Commission’s mercury policy page points to the revised EU mercury framework, noting that Regulation (EU) 2024/1849 entered into force on 30 July 2024. The page summarizes key mercury-free transition measures including: (1) dental amalgam phase-out and export ban by 1 January 2025, with a temporary derogation available until 30 June 2026 for Member States needing more time; and (2) phase-outs for additional mercury-containing lamps with manufacture/export bans beginning 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2026 depending on lamp type. Compliance teams should validate product portfolios (dental and lighting sectors in particular), confirm Member State derogation status where relevant, and manage end-of-sale/export planning and substantiation for any allowed exceptions.
TE Connectivity publishes 'Substances in TE Connectivity (TE) products' customer letter (July 2024) summarizing TE banned-substances positions and regulatory drivers
TE Connectivity published a customer letter dated 1 July 2024 providing a summary of substances in TE products and identifying multiple substance groups that TE treats as “banned according to TE policy” (e.g., certain POPs/halogenated substances, PFOS/PFOA, ozone-depleting substances, and other restricted categories referenced in the letter). While not a governmental regulatory change, this document is directly relevant to the TE Banned Substances framework because it communicates TE’s internal substance restrictions and ties them to underlying regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH restrictions and POPs controls), which can trigger supplier declaration updates and internal materials governance.
China issues 'Regulations on the Management of Rare Earths' (State Council Decree No. 785) establishing market access controls, quota management and traceability
China promulgated the 'Regulations on the Management of Rare Earths' (稀土管理条例) via State Council Decree No. 785 (adopted 26 April 2024; promulgated 22 June 2024; effective 1 October 2024). The regulation sets an overarching compliance framework for rare earth activities in China, covering mining, smelting/separation, metal smelting, comprehensive utilization, product circulation, and import/export. Key compliance impacts include: (1) market access restrictions—only enterprises designated by the competent authorities may conduct rare earth mining and smelting/separation; (2) state total-volume control (quota-style) for mining and smelting/separation with implementing measures to be developed by MIIT and other agencies; (3) establishment of a rare earth product traceability information system requiring covered enterprises to maintain flow records and submit data; and (4) explicit prohibitions on purchasing/processing/selling/exporting illegally mined or illegally separated rare earth products, backed by administrative penalties (e.g., confiscation, fines, suspension, potential license revocation). Compliance teams in REE mining/processing, trading, and export supply chains should review eligibility/designation status, align internal controls with quota/traceability requirements, and ensure supplier due diligence to avoid handling illegal materials.
OAH technology roadmap references planned compliance work for WaTech rewrite/changes to state security standard 141.10 (forward-looking)
Washington State’s Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Information Technology Services Roadmap (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2026) includes planning language indicating anticipated adoption of changes to Washington State security standards based on NIST and mentions an audit effort to be compliant with the “WaTech rewrite of state security standard 141.10.” This is not an officially issued amendment to OCIO Standard 141.10, but it is an official-state planning signal that agencies may need to prepare for revisions/rewrites affecting 141.10-aligned controls and audit expectations.
WaTech adopts SEC-04-05-S Network Security Standard replacing portions of OCIO Standard 141.10 (network security sections)
WaTech published and adopted the SEC-04-05-S Network Security Standard (State CIO adopted May 28, 2024; Technology Services Board approved June 24, 2024). The standard explicitly states it replaces specified network-security requirements formerly contained in OCIO IT Security Standard 141.10 (sections 5.1–5.4 and related subsections). Compliance teams who previously managed network-security obligations under 141.10 should update their control mappings, internal procedures, and audit/assessment criteria to align with SEC-04-05-S going forward, since it is the successor/authoritative network-security control document for the impacted 141.10 content.
European Commission proposes amending RoHS to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to ECHA ("one substance, one assessment")
The European Commission published a legislative proposal (COM(2023) 781) to amend Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks (notably supporting processes under Article 5 exemptions and Article 6 review/amendment of restricted substances) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). If adopted, this would change how RoHS exemptions and potential restriction updates are scientifically assessed and managed, with implications for exemption application strategy, evidence requirements, and monitoring of RoHS restriction/exemption decision-making workflows.
WaTech SEC-02 Security Assessment and Authorization Policy adopted/approved, replacing Standard 141.10 §§1.2.1 and 1.5
WaTech adopted and TSB approved the SEC-02 Security Assessment and Authorization Policy, explicitly replacing portions of IT Security Standard 141.10 (sections 1.2.1 and 1.5). This codifies the statewide security assessment/authorization lifecycle expectations for agency IT systems and updates how agencies document and maintain authorization and risk treatment activities relative to the legacy 141.10 framework. Compliance teams should update internal control mappings and governance artifacts to reflect SEC-02 as the governing authority for these replaced requirements.
EPA proposes amendments to TSCA PFAS one-time reporting rule to add exemptions and adjust reporting mechanics
EPA announced a proposal to modify the TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule to make requirements more practical and implementable. EPA highlighted proposed exemptions/adjustments including: PFAS in mixtures/products at ≤0.1% concentration, imported articles, certain byproducts, impurities, R&D substances, and non-isolated intermediates, plus technical corrections and potential changes to the data submission period. EPA stated comments would be accepted for 45 days upon Federal Register publication. Compliance teams should monitor the proposal because it could materially change which entities (especially article importers) must report and what data must be submitted.
WaTech USER-02 Acceptable Use Policy adopted/approved, replacing Standard 141.10 §2.10
WaTech adopted and TSB approved USER-02 Acceptable Use Policy, explicitly replacing IT Security Standard 141.10 section 2.10 (December 11, 2017). This establishes updated acceptable-use requirements for state IT assets and user conduct controls that were previously governed under the 141.10 standard. Compliance teams should treat USER-02 as the controlling document for acceptable use and adjust agency training, user acknowledgements, and policy references previously pointing to 141.10 (2.10).
European Commission publishes batteries implementation hub page aggregating secondary legislation and guidance (tracking update)
The European Commission’s batteries policy page serves as an official implementation hub for Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, aggregating links to Battery Regulation-related secondary legislation and Commission notices/guidelines (e.g., on removability/replaceability and recycling efficiency/material recovery methodology). While the research did not confirm a specific new item within the last 30 days, compliance teams can use this page as an authoritative tracker for newly published delegated/implementing acts and Commission notices relevant to the Battery Regulation.
WaTech adopts SEC-11-01-S Information Security Risk Assessment Standard replacing OCIO Standard 141.10 section 1.2.1
WaTech issued SEC-11-01-S “Information Security Risk Assessment Standard” (State CIO Adopted and TSB Approved: June 8, 2023) and the document states it replaces IT Security Standard 141.10 section 1.2.1. For 141.10 compliance, this is a substantive governance change: risk assessment obligations previously anchored in 141.10 should be aligned to SEC-11-01-S requirements and triggers. The standard also specifies a sunset review date (June 8, 2026), which compliance programs should track for potential revisions.
WaTech SEC-04 Asset Management Policy adopted/approved, replacing Standard 141.10 §8.2 (Asset Management controls)
WaTech adopted and the Technology Services Board (TSB) approved the SEC-04 Asset Management Policy, explicitly replacing IT Security Standard 141.10 section 8.2 (December 11, 2017). This formalizes updated statewide requirements for maintaining and managing inventories of IT infrastructure and applications, including periodic review and controls relevant to systems handling higher-sensitivity data. Compliance teams should map legacy 141.10 asset-management obligations to SEC-04 and ensure agency policies/procedures and audit criteria reflect the replacement document and its review cycle.
ASTM WK86336 opened to revise A193/A193M-23 to remove duplicate/conflicting Grade B8 listing in Table 2 (reballot)
ASTM International has an active standards-development work item (WK86336) to revise ASTM A193/A193M-23. The stated rationale is to remove a conflicting duplicate listing of Grade B8 in Table 2 (austenitic steels section), where B8 appears in two “Class 1 and 1D” rows with different elongation requirements, creating an internal inconsistency. The work item status indicates it will be reballoted (Ballot A01 (24-02)). While ASTM revisions are not government regulations, this change can become compliance-relevant when incorporated by reference into regulations, codes, or contract specifications; compliance teams should monitor publication of the revised edition and assess downstream impacts on Grade B8 certification/QA acceptance criteria tied to Table 2 requirements.
WaTech posts Standard 141.10 copy showing last update date (Updated Feb 11, 2023; Effective Nov 13, 2017) and indicating parts rescinded
An official WaTech-hosted version of OCIO Standard No. 141.10 (Securing Information Technology Assets) indicates the standard’s Effective Date (2017-11-13) and that the most recent update reflected in the document is 2023-02-11, with parts rescinded. This is not a newly-announced change within the last ~30 days, but it is the most recent authoritative accessible copy located in the research set and serves as baseline compliance evidence for teams relying on 141.10 requirements (e.g., annual verification, periodic assessments/audits) while portions are being replaced by SEC-series artifacts.
Standard 141.10 document indicates parts rescinded and shows latest update date (Updated Feb 11, 2023)
The posted Standard No. 141.10 'Securing Information Technology Assets' document reflects the standard’s metadata as 'Updated: February 11, 2023' and indicates that parts have been rescinded. For compliance teams, this serves as authoritative evidence of the last update date for the remaining 141.10 content and supports gap/mapping work to newer WaTech SEC/USER policies that have replaced specific 141.10 sections.
WaTech publishes updated Standard 141.10 compilation indicating portions rescinded/superseded
An updated Standard No. 141.10 PDF is labeled as updated Feb. 11, 2023 and indicates that parts of the legacy 141.10 standard have been rescinded (i.e., not all provisions in the older monolithic standard remain controlling). The document points readers to replacement artifacts (e.g., references such as 'See the Risk Assessment Standard'), signaling that agencies should not rely solely on the 2017 version for all topic areas and should validate which 141.10 provisions remain in force vs. replaced by SEC-series standards.
City of Bellevue publishes Equal Opportunity Requirements compliance guidance and affidavit package for BCC 4.28.170 contractors
The City of Bellevue provides an official Equal Opportunity Requirements guidance document and associated affidavit language tied to Bellevue City Code (BCC) 4.28.170. The document describes how contractors demonstrate compliance (including an affidavit of compliance), the applicability threshold (contracts totaling $35,000+ within a year), expected affirmative steps (e.g., recruitment/outreach and subcontract bid outreach to minority/women vendors), and the City’s audit rights and contractual consequences for noncompliance (potential breach/termination). The research did not identify evidence in the provided sources that this guidance was newly issued or revised within the last 30 days; however, it functions as an authoritative compliance interpretation/implementation artifact for BCC 4.28.170.
On 4 February 2026, the European Commission proposed listing bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) (CAS No. 26040-51-7 and EC No. 247-426-5.) as a Persistent Organic Pollutant under the European Commission framework. TBPH is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic brominated flame retardant, and this nomination is the first step toward a global phase-out aligned with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
On 4 February 2026, the European Commission officially proposed the listing of bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) as a Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP). TBPH is a brominated flame retardant (BFR) that has been identified as highly persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT). It is also capable of long-range environmental transport, having been detected in remote Arctic regions. The EU's nomination is the first step in a global phase-out process. By nominating TBPH now, the EU aims to align its internal REACH restrictions with international law to prevent "regulatory leakage" from non-EU imports