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COP‑12 decisions list chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and long‑chain PFCAs (their salts and related compounds) in Annex A (Elimination)
At the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP‑12), Parties adopted decisions to list three chemicals as new POPs under Annex A (Elimination): chlorpyrifos (Decision SC‑12/9), medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) (Decision SC‑12/10), and long‑chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (Decision SC‑12/12). The decision texts establish the listing and set out specific exemptions/conditions (via Part XIII–XV) that Parties may rely on if registered. Compliance teams should treat these as authoritative global treaty listings driving subsequent national/regional implementation bans and exemptions management.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/10 lists medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A (elimination)
At COP‑12, Parties adopted decision SC‑12/10 amending Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to list medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) for elimination. The decision defines the MCCP scope (including C14–C17 and chlorination level criteria) and includes the Convention’s framework for any specific exemptions. Compliance teams should identify MCCP presence in substances/mixtures/articles and track jurisdiction-specific implementing measures and any time-limited exemptions relevant to their supply chains.
EPA confirms TSCA PFAS §8(a)(7) reporting window and extended submission deadlines (most due Oct 13, 2026; small article importers due Apr 13, 2027)
EPA’s TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting program page describes the current reporting window and extended submission deadlines established via an interim final rule. Per the research text, submissions are due by Oct 13, 2026 for most manufacturers (including importers), and by Apr 13, 2027 for small manufacturers that only need to report PFAS in imported articles. Companies in scope should align data collection and internal reporting systems to the updated reporting window and submission deadlines and monitor ongoing rulemaking that could further alter scope.
CARB settles with LADWP for SF6 emissions violations
CARB reached a $137,900 settlement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for violations of the Regulation for Reducing Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Emissions from Gas Insulated Switchgear. The regulation, codified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, addresses emissions of this potent greenhouse gas from electrical equipment.
RMI releases new standard suite for social, environmental, OHS and governance risks used alongside minerals due diligence programs
RMI announced release of a new “standard suite” intended to provide a common framework to assess environmental, social, occupational health & safety (OHS), and governance risks in operations and mineral supply chains. While not a CMRT template-version release, this update is directly relevant for CMRT programs because it can influence due diligence expectations and program alignment used alongside CMRT-based supplier outreach and risk evaluation.
GBCI implements updated LEED Certification Agreement for projects registered on/after April 28, 2025 (removes certain authority confirmation submissions)
Per the USGBC Help Center, GBCI implemented a new LEED Certification Agreement for projects registered on/after April 28, 2025. For those projects, certain administrative submissions are no longer required (e.g., confirmation of agent’s authority and confirmation of primary owner’s authority). Projects registered before that date remain subject to the earlier requirements. Compliance teams managing LEED registrations should update SOPs, onboarding checklists, and document retention expectations to align with the revised agreement requirements by registration date.
GBCI updates LEED Certification Agreement requirements for projects registered on/after April 28, 2025 (removes certain authority confirmation submissions)
Per the official LEED Certification Agreement Help Center article, projects registered on or after 2025-04-28 are no longer required to submit the ‘Confirmation of Agent’s Authority’ or ‘Confirmation of Primary Owner’s Authority’ forms as part of the LEED certification administrative process. Projects registered before that date remain subject to additional authority/change-of-owner documentation requirements. Compliance teams administering LEED registrations should update onboarding checklists and ensure legacy projects still meet the older submission requirements to avoid certification review delays.
USGBC updates LEED Certification Agreement for projects registered on/after April 28, 2025 (removes authority confirmation submissions)
USGBC/GBCI updated the LEED Certification Agreement requirements for LEED projects registered on/after April 28, 2025. The updated agreement removes the need to submit certain authority confirmation documents (e.g., Confirmation of Agent’s Authority and Confirmation of Primary Owner’s Authority). Projects registered before April 28, 2025 continue to follow prior additional requirements described in the Help Center article. Compliance teams should update internal registration/contracting checklists and document-control workflows to reflect the new agreement package and avoid requesting or submitting deprecated forms for newly registered projects.
Secretariat updates/maintains amendments status page noting COP-5 Annex A & B amendments entered into force on 25 April 2025
The Minamata Convention Secretariat amendments page indicates that the COP-5 amendments to Annexes A and B entered into force on 25 April 2025 (subject to treaty mechanics). This is a treaty-level in-force status update relevant to Parties’ and stakeholders’ implementation planning for amended mercury-added products and manufacturing process controls referenced on the amendments page.
RMI releases CMRT version 6.5 (template update primarily affecting Smelter Reference List)
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), the maintainer of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), released CMRT v6.5 (reported release date: April 25, 2025). The research indicates the principal change is an update to the embedded Smelter Reference List/Smelter Look-up data. For CMRT-driven supplier due diligence workflows, this can require updating supplier survey packages, internal intake/validation logic, and reconciliation against current smelter IDs and statuses to avoid mismatches and data-quality issues.
Maine LD 1423 proposes amendments to packaging EPR law
LD 1423 proposes amendments to Maine's first-in-the-nation Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging law. The bill would create broad exemptions for product sectors and change the definition of 'toxicity.' Stakeholder testimony indicates concerns that the bill would undermine the existing program, reduce incentives for sustainable packaging, and delay environmental benefits.
Directive (EU) 2025/794 adopted (‘stop-the-clock’) postponing CSRD application dates for certain waves
Directive (EU) 2025/794 (published in OJ L on 16 April 2025) amends the CSRD framework as regards application dates (commonly referred to as the CSRD ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism). This legally underpins postponements of certain CSRD reporting timelines (notably for later ‘waves’ of companies) and requires companies to reassess their first reporting year and internal readiness plans in light of the updated application schedule and Member State implementing measures.
ESPR Working Plan 2025-2030 adopted with priority product groups and timelines
The European Commission adopted the first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan (2025-2030) establishing priority product groups for ecodesign requirements under ESPR. Key priorities include textiles/apparel/footwear (delegated act expected 2026-2027), iron and steel (2026), aluminum (2027), furniture including mattresses (2027-2028), tyres (2027-2028), and ICT products. The plan includes a mid-term review scheduled for 2028.
EU amends REACH Annex XVII Entry 50 for PAHs in clay targets
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/660 amends Annex XVII Entry 50 to extend PAH content limits to clay targets (clay pigeons) used in sports shooting. The regulation addresses the presence of PAHs in binders used in clay targets, adding restrictions for their placing on the market to protect human health and the environment.
European Commission adopts Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025–2030 (COM(2025) 187 final) setting priority product groups and timelines
On 16 Apr 2025, the European Commission adopted the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025–2030 (COM(2025) 187 final). This is a key ESPR implementation milestone that sets the Commission’s priority product groups and indicative timelines for preparing future delegated acts (which will contain binding ecodesign requirements) as well as horizontal measures (e.g., repairability). Compliance teams can use the Working Plan to prioritize product readiness efforts (data, design, supply chain information) for product groups expected to be regulated earlier and to anticipate upcoming consultations and delegated-act development cycles.
EU adopts Stop-the-Clock Directive postponing CSRD reporting by two years
Directive (EU) 2025/794 postpones CSRD sustainability reporting requirements by two years for Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies. Wave 2 companies (large companies previously due to report for FY2025) now report in 2028 on FY2027 data. Wave 3 companies (listed SMEs, previously due to report for FY2026) now report in 2029 on FY2028 data. Wave 1 companies (large public interest entities already reporting) must continue as planned. Member States must amend national laws by December 31, 2025.
European Commission press release: provisional political agreement on new EU Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 (chemical bans, DPP, online sales/border enforcement)
The European Commission issued a press release announcing a provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the new Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509. The release previews expected compliance impacts, including a planned ban of harmful chemicals in toys (explicitly referencing PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and bisphenols), introduction of a mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP) for toys to improve traceability and compliance checks, and stronger rules for online sales and border/market surveillance. As this is a political agreement stage communication (not the final legal text notice), it is treated as a proposed/pending milestone that signals upcoming obligations and enforcement tooling for supply chains selling toys into the EU market.
European Commission launches public consultation on the Digital Product Passport system (service providers and possible certification scheme)
The European Commission opened a public consultation on the future Digital Product Passport (DPP) system, focusing on how DPP data should be stored/managed by service providers and whether a certification scheme for DPP service providers is needed. This is directly relevant for companies that expect to procure or operate DPP-related data hosting/intermediation services, and for compliance teams planning DPP governance, assurance, and vendor qualification approaches. (Consultation deadline mentioned in the research text is 1 July 2025.)
European Commission launches public consultation on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) system (service providers and potential certification scheme)
The European Commission launched a public consultation on the Digital Product Passport (DPP), focused on how DPP data should be stored/managed by service providers and whether a certification scheme for DPP service providers is needed. This consultation is directly relevant to EU DPP implementation under the ESPR framework, as it may shape future implementing/delegated measures that affect DPP system governance, vendor qualification, assurance/certification expectations, and technical architecture choices for companies placing products on the EU market.
European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Product Passport system (service providers and possible certification scheme)
The European Commission launched a public consultation on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) system, focusing on how DPP data may be stored/managed by service providers and whether a certification scheme is needed for such providers. This consultation is directly relevant to companies planning DPP implementation architectures and vendor strategies, because future delegated/implementing measures could impose requirements on DPP service providers and assurance models that affect data hosting, interoperability, and compliance evidence management.