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ECHA Decision D(2025)7771-DC (11-Dec-2025) publishes Candidate List inclusion effective 04-Feb-2026 for n-hexane and BPAF (and salts)
ECHA issued Decision D(2025)7771-DC dated 11-Dec-2025 to include substances of very high concern in the REACH Candidate List, with publication/update and decision effect stated as 04-Feb-2026. The decision supports the Candidate List update adding n-hexane (Article 57(f)) and 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (Article 57(c)). Compliance teams should treat the Candidate List inclusion date as the point at which article/SDS and supply-chain communication controls must reflect the updated SVHC status.
NYSDEC proposes biosolids soil products PFAS sampling and reporting expansion
NYSDEC proposed expanding DMM-7 guidance to extend current sampling and reporting requirements to soil products produced from biosolids, such as compost and heat-dried products. Facilities that accept biosolids would be required to sample biosolid sources for PFAS and report results. The expanded data collection will inform development of biosolid analytical and operating limits. Public comments were due January 9, 2026.
Commission publishes ‘environmental omnibus’ proposal (COM(2025) 981) to amend Battery Regulation (producer definition, labelling/substances of concern scope, and LMT battery removability/replaceability)
The European Commission issued COM(2025) 981, a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The research summary indicates the proposal would clarify the definition of “producer” (including non-established sellers regardless of sales technique), adjust the approach for removability/replaceability for LMT battery packs (module vs. cell-level), and clarify/simplify aspects of hazardous substance / substances-of-concern labelling (including reference to SVHCs). If adopted, these changes could affect producer responsibility determinations, product design/serviceability expectations for certain battery types, and compliance documentation/label content requirements.
European Commission publishes COM(2025) 981 proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 to simplify/clarify requirements (administrative burden reduction package)
The European Commission published COM(2025) 981 final (proposal) to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (and also references amendments involving Regulation (EU) 2024/1244) aiming to simplify and clarify certain requirements and reduce administrative burden. The research notes examples including clarifications to the producer definition for cross-border selling, refinements to SVHC labelling scope, adjustments related to LMT battery removability/replaceability approach, and removal of certain redundant Commission reporting. Compliance teams should monitor this proposal because it may change how obligations are interpreted or applied if adopted.
Commission proposes cross-border EPR participation rules for batteries
The European Commission published proposal COM(2025) 982 to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries regarding cross-border participation in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. The proposal aims to simplify obligations for producers selling products in other Member States by clarifying participation requirements in EPR schemes established in those Member States. This reduces administrative burden while ensuring producer responsibility obligations are properly fulfilled. The proposal also amends Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste with similar cross-border EPR provisions.
European Commission publishes proposal COM(2025) 981 to amend Battery Regulation (producer definition, hazardous substance labelling scope, LMT removability/replaceability, reporting simplification)
The European Commission published a legislative proposal (COM(2025) 981) to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The proposal would (among other changes) clarify the producer definition to cover sellers established outside a Member State irrespective of selling technique, add precision to hazardous-substance labelling scope by referencing SVHC concepts under REACH/CLP, adjust removability/replaceability expectations for LMT battery packs to module level (rather than cell level) for safety/repairability balance, and streamline certain Commission reporting obligations related to Member State waste-battery data quality. This is not yet adopted; compliance teams should track the legislative process because the amendments could change producer/EPR scoping, labelling interpretation, and design-for-removal obligations for LMT batteries.
European Commission publishes proposal COM(2025) 982 to suspend authorised representative requirement for batteries EPR (Article 56(3)) until January 2035
The European Commission published a legislative proposal (COM(2025) 982) to suspend the application of Article 56(3) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (authorised representative requirement linked to extended producer responsibility for batteries) until January 2035. If adopted, the change would reduce administrative burden for certain cross-border sales scenarios by altering when/where an authorised representative must be appointed for EPR purposes. This is a proposal (not yet adopted), and should be tracked for potential downstream impacts on EPR registration strategy and representation arrangements across Member States.
UK DESNZ consultation proposes amending ecodesign rules so CE recognition continues for products subject to future EU ESPR ecodesign measures
DESNZ opened a consultation on a proposed technical amendment to UK ecodesign regulations to ensure Great Britain’s CE-recognition framework continues to apply to products regulated under future EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) measures. The consultation explains that without updating references from the older EU Ecodesign Directive framework, CE recognition in GB may not automatically cover products meeting new ESPR-based EU requirements, potentially forcing additional UK-specific conformity steps. This is a proposed change; compliance teams in scope of ecodesign should consider responding and track the resulting statutory instrument, as it affects whether CE-marked ecodesign products remain accepted in GB.
OEHHA adds warning requirement effective date for N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine listing (warnings required starting Dec 8, 2026)
OEHHA’s listing notice for N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine indicates that while the chemical was added to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen effective December 8, 2025, the warning requirement for significant exposures takes effect on December 8, 2026 (the 12‑month grace period). Compliance teams should ensure product exposure assessments, labeling/artwork changes, online warning updates, and supply-chain communications are completed ahead of the December 8, 2026 warning-trigger date for this substance.
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine added to Prop 65 as carcinogen
OEHHA added N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen effective December 8, 2025. The listing was done via the 'State's Qualified Experts' mechanism based on the Carcinogen Identification Committee's determination that this chemical was clearly shown to cause cancer. Businesses have a one-year grace period until December 8, 2026 to provide warnings for significant exposures.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 adopted establishing PFAS product reporting requirements
MPCA adopted Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 ('Products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; reporting') after a two-year rulemaking process. The final rule establishes detailed reporting requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS, including definitions for key terms, a $800 one-time initial reporting fee per manufacturer, extension and waiver request processes, and annual update requirements by February 1 each year. Required report elements include product descriptions with UPC/SKU codes, PFAS chemicals used, concentrations by homogeneous material, and manufacturer contact details.
BPS developmental toxicity endpoint added to Prop 65
OEHHA added the developmental toxicity endpoint to the existing Proposition 65 listing for bisphenol S (BPS) effective December 8, 2025. This expands the reproductive toxicity listing which already included female reproductive toxicity (listed December 29, 2023) and male reproductive toxicity (listed January 3, 2025). Warning requirements for the developmental toxicity endpoint are effective December 8, 2026.
OEHHA adds N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer
OEHHA added N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer (effective December 8, 2025). Compliance teams should evaluate whether products, emissions, or workplace activities could expose individuals in California to this substance and whether Prop 65 warnings or exposure assessments are required.
OEHHA adds N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine to Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen (effective Dec 8, 2025)
OEHHA added N‑methyl‑N‑formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a chemical known to cause cancer. Businesses selling products in California should evaluate whether the chemical is present in products or workplace/consumer exposure scenarios and determine if Prop 65 warning, reformulation, or exposure mitigation actions are needed based on anticipated exposure pathways.
OEHHA issues BPS information letter for receipts and shipping labels
OEHHA issued an information letter regarding Proposition 65 warning requirements for items such as receipts and shipping labels that may contain bisphenol S (BPS). The letter provides guidance on warning obligations following the listing of BPS for reproductive toxicity endpoints.
BPS Developmental Toxicity Endpoint Added to Prop 65 List
OEHHA added the developmental toxicity endpoint to the existing reproductive toxicity listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) under Proposition 65. This addition was made via the State's Qualified Experts listing mechanism based on the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee's determination that BPS was clearly shown to cause developmental toxicity. Products containing BPS sold in California may now require warnings for developmental toxicity exposures in addition to reproductive toxicity.
OEHHA adds developmental toxicity endpoint to Bisphenol S (BPS) Proposition 65 listing (effective Dec 8, 2025)
OEHHA issued a listing notice expanding the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) by adding the developmental toxicity endpoint. This change means Prop 65 warnings/enforcement considerations for BPS exposures now explicitly include developmental toxicity, in addition to previously covered reproductive toxicity endpoints, affecting product hazard assessments and warning determinations for businesses selling into California.
OEHHA republishes the current Proposition 65 chemical list dated Dec 5, 2025 (official downloadable list files)
OEHHA posted the latest consolidated 'Proposition 65 List' package (dated December 5, 2025) with downloadable formats (e.g., PDF/Excel/CSV). While this is not itself a new restriction, it is the authoritative consolidated reference used for Prop 65 applicability determinations; compliance teams should use this version (or any newer posted version) as the controlled reference for internal chemical screening and compliance checks.
OEHHA adds developmental toxicity endpoint to the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for bisphenol S (BPS)
OEHHA expanded the scope of the existing Proposition 65 reproductive toxicity listing for bisphenol S (BPS) by adding the developmental toxicity endpoint (effective December 8, 2025) via the State’s Qualified Experts mechanism (DARTIC). Compliance teams should reassess whether exposures to BPS trigger Prop 65 warning obligations considering the expanded reproductive toxicity endpoint and ensure warnings/supply chain communications remain accurate.
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine Added to Prop 65 List for Cancer
OEHHA added N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as known to cause cancer. This chemical is now subject to California's warning requirements under Prop 65. Businesses with products containing this substance that may result in exposures in California should evaluate their warning obligations.