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OEHHA posts Proposition 65 list downloads reflecting the current list dated Dec 5, 2025
OEHHA updated/posted the current Proposition 65 chemical list download resources (PDF/Excel/CSV) on its Proposition 65 List webpage, with the list date shown as December 5, 2025. Compliance teams can use these official files as the authoritative reference for verifying whether a substance is listed and for maintaining internal restricted-substance/warning determinations.
EPA opens 60-day public comment on updated draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA
EPA released an updated draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA and opened a 60-day public comment period (noted as open until February 2, 2026). This is a technical support/analytical document that can influence how EPA quantifies and characterizes risk in the formaldehyde TSCA risk evaluation, which in turn can affect downstream risk management decisions and stakeholder engagement strategies. Compliance teams should review the draft methodology and submit comments if assumptions, exposure parameters, or calculation approaches affect their uses or conditions of use.
EPA releases new draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde under TSCA and opens 60-day public comment period (until Feb 2, 2026)
EPA released an updated draft risk calculation memorandum and supporting documents for formaldehyde under TSCA and opened a 60-day public comment period (stated to run until February 2, 2026) via the TSCA docket on Regulations.gov. Compliance teams following TSCA risk evaluation work should review the draft methodology/assumptions and consider submitting comments, as approaches in the memorandum can influence downstream TSCA risk evaluation conclusions and potential risk management actions.
MoEFCC parliamentary reply confirms CPCB audit/verification mechanisms (audit module; third‑party auditors empanelled) under EWMR 2022
A Rajya Sabha parliamentary response (Unstarred Question No. 525) confirms active verification and audit mechanisms supporting compliance with India’s E‑Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. It states CPCB performs verification/audits via random inspection/periodic audit; an audit module exists in the E‑Waste EPR portal (mobile + web); an SOP for empanelment of auditors has been issued; and a set of third‑party auditors has been empanelled with audits initiated. This is not a legal amendment to EWMR, but it is an official signal of enforcement readiness and audit expectations for producers/recyclers/refurbishers using the EPR portal.
New Zealand completes PFAS phase-out in firefighting foams
The New Zealand EPA has implemented a complete phase-out of PFAS-containing firefighting foams under the Fire Fighting Chemicals Group Standard. From 3 December 2025, all PFAS-containing firefighting foams are prohibited, including both legacy C8 and modern C6 fluorotelomer foams. The regulation requires thorough cleaning of all firefighting systems to remove PFAS residues, safe disposal of all PFAS-containing foam products and wastes, and proper labeling requirements. Any use after the phase-out date requires EPA permission on a case-by-case basis.
EPA Releases Updated Formaldehyde Risk Calculation for Comment
EPA has released an Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for formaldehyde conducted under TSCA for public comment. This memorandum informs the Revised Draft Risk Evaluation for formaldehyde and provides risk estimates from acute inhalation exposures based on feedback from independent peer reviewers. EPA's January 2025 determination that formaldehyde presents unreasonable risk of injury to human health remains unchanged.
CT DEEP issues PFAS labeling and reporting implementation guidance
Connecticut DEEP published a Comments and Department Responses document providing authoritative clarification on the state's PFAS labeling and manufacturer reporting requirements under Connecticut General Statutes section 22a-903c. The guidance addresses key stakeholder concerns including confidentiality of submitted information, testing standards for PFAS compliance, coordination with other state and federal requirements, and differentiation between contact and non-contact product surfaces. This document supports compliance with the July 1, 2026 labeling and reporting deadlines and helps manufacturers understand implementation expectations for the covered product categories.
SKIP — Great Britain adopts The Control of Mercury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 implementing Minamata COP-4/COP-5 product phase-outs
Skipped because the research indicates an implementation action, but available sources in the registry do not include the statutory instrument text itself; only an explanatory memorandum and a Welsh Government written statement are provided. (If needed, keep as an announcement; however, dates and scope are still clearly stated in official sources.)
CPPA issues Data Broker Registration and Accessible Deletion Mechanism (DROP) regulations text
CPPA published the text of regulations for data broker registration and the accessible deletion mechanism (DROP). The materials are posted as effective 01/01/2026 and operationalize data broker compliance obligations that have downstream vendor/service-provider implications (e.g., deletion request processing workflows and related governance). Compliance teams that operate as data brokers or manage data-broker vendors should ensure processes and contractual flow-downs support required deletion handling and related operational duties tied to the DROP mechanism.
ECHA PFAS restriction evaluation status document outlines expected March 2026 committee milestones and planned 60-day consultation
ECHA published a PFAS restriction evaluation status document describing the anticipated REACH restriction process timeline for the broad PFAS proposal. The document states that RAC is expected to adopt its opinion in March 2026 and SEAC is expected to agree its draft opinion in March 2026, followed by a 60-day consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion and delivery of ECHA’s final opinion to the European Commission later in 2026. This is not a binding restriction change, but it is compliance-relevant because it signals when restrictions may crystallize and when stakeholders may be asked to respond to consultations.
CARB pauses SB 261 enforcement pursuant to court order
CARB announced it will not enforce Health and Safety Code section 38533 against covered entities for failing to post and submit climate-related financial risk reports by the January 1, 2026 statutory deadline, pursuant to a Ninth Circuit Court order. SB 261 applies to entities with over $500 million annual revenue doing business in California. CARB issued an enforcement advisory and is accepting voluntary report submissions.
Connecticut PFAS Reporting Form Due July 1, 2026
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has made the PFAS Reporting Form for Manufacturers available. Manufacturers of products with intentionally added PFAS must submit the form and associated fees by July 1, 2026. Covered products include apparel, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, dental floss, fabric treatments, children's products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, and ski wax. Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of these products containing intentionally added PFAS unless manufacturers provide prior notification to DEEP and label products.
New Hampshire Soil PFAS Site Remediation Standards Now in Effect
New Hampshire's soil PFAS site remediation standards are now in effect, establishing requirements for addressing PFAS contamination in New Hampshire-specific soils. When PFAS contamination in soil is found, responsible parties may be subject to 60-day reporting requirements, followed by potential requirements for additional investigation and remediation. The standards do not apply to contamination attributed solely to background conditions such as atmospheric deposition. Compliance teams involved in site investigation and remediation in New Hampshire should incorporate PFAS soil testing into their environmental assessment protocols.
ECHA committees’ evaluation timeline reiterated: RAC/SEAC opinions expected March 2026; SEAC draft opinion to go to 60‑day consultation (spring 2026)
ECHA communications reiterate the status and expected timeline for the scientific evaluation of the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS (universal PFAS restriction). ECHA indicates RAC is expected to adopt its opinion in March 2026, while SEAC is expected to agree its draft opinion around March 2026 and then launch a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion in spring 2026. This is not a binding restriction yet, but it is a key planning milestone for companies tracking potential future PFAS use/manufacture/placing-on-market restrictions across sectors in the EU.
ECHA guidance published for respondents to upcoming consultation on SEAC draft opinion for proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction
ECHA published consultation support materials for stakeholders preparing to respond to the forthcoming consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion regarding the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS. The guidance explains how respondents should provide information during the planned consultation and is accompanied by a PFAS use-mapping annex to support structured submissions. Compliance teams should use these materials to prepare socio-economic and use-specific input for the upcoming restriction evaluation process.
ECHA PFAS restriction evaluation status: RAC/SEAC opinion milestones expected March 2026; SEAC consultation to follow
ECHA published an official status/timeline update for the EU-wide REACH restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The update signals expected committee milestones: RAC opinion adoption targeted for March 2026 and SEAC agreement of its draft opinion also targeted for March 2026, followed by a 60-day consultation on the SEAC draft opinion. This is not an adopted restriction, but it provides compliance teams with an authoritative planning timeline for when the scientific opinions (which underpin any eventual Commission restriction decision) are expected to progress.
ECHA Weekly highlights progress in RAC/SEAC evaluation of proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction (RAC opinion expected 2026)
ECHA reported (via its December 2025 RAC/SEAC meeting highlights) continued committee evaluation of the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction covering PFAS. This is a process milestone for stakeholders tracking the restriction: it signals the committees’ expected timing for adoption of opinions (including an expected RAC opinion in 2026 as stated in the ECHA update), which will inform later European Commission decision-making and any eventual compliance timelines.
New York Launches Private Well PFAS Testing Rebate Pilot Program
New York State launched a pilot program offering PFAS testing and mitigation rebates for private well owners in six counties. The program provides testing at no cost and offers rebates to help cover treatment costs if PFAS contamination is detected, supporting families in protecting their drinking water from 'forever chemicals.'
NYSDEC proposes DER-24 policy revisions for PFAS-impacted private water supply assistance
NYSDEC has proposed revisions to DER-24 policy, which provides guidance on when the Department will provide alternate water supplies for private wells impacted by PFAS contamination. The proposed updates address conditions under which DEC will assist communities and property owners affected by PFAS contamination in their drinking water sources. Public comments are due by February 10, 2026.
ECHA consultation on SEAC draft opinion for EU-wide PFAS restriction planned after March 2026 SEAC meeting (60 days)
ECHA published official information and supporting guidance indicating it plans to open a 60-day public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion for the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS after SEAC’s March 2026 meeting. This is a near-term stakeholder action point for companies to prepare socio-economic evidence, alternatives information, and confidentiality claims for the consultation submission process.