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Commission launches 4 surveys for DPP impact assessment
The European Commission launched 4 targeted surveys for specific stakeholder groups to gather input on the costs and impacts of future Digital Product Passport requirements. The surveys aim to better understand compliance implications for different actor categories in the value chain, from raw materials to recycling. This impact assessment will inform the development of DPP delegated acts and supporting measures.
Commission guidance on EV battery data sharing under Renewable Energy Directive
Commission notice C/2025/4907 provides guidance on implementing Article 20a paragraph 3 of the revised Renewable Energy Directive, covering real-time, cost-free sharing of electric vehicle battery data with users and authorized third parties. Includes elements such as state of charge, health of the battery, and other performance parameters. Supports transparency and energy transition objectives relevant to Battery Regulation data sharing requirements.
EU Delegated Regulation 2025/1482 Amends PBDE Listings in POPs Regulation
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) regarding the listing of brominated flame retardants - tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromodiphenyl ether, heptabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ether (PBDEs). This amendment implements EU commitments under the Stockholm Convention for these persistent organic pollutants. Companies handling materials containing these substances should review updated concentration limits and compliance obligations.
EU amends POPs Regulation for PBDEs under Delegated Regulation 2025/1482
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482 of 24 July 2025 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 regarding persistent organic pollutants tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromodiphenyl ether, heptabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ether. This updates EU implementation of Stockholm Convention requirements for these brominated flame retardants, which have been largely phased out but remain relevant for waste management and legacy equipment handling.
EU Delegated Regulation 2025/1482 amends POPs Regulation PBDE provisions
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 regarding tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromodiphenyl ether, heptabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ether under the EU POPs Regulation. The regulation implements Stockholm Convention commitments regarding brominated flame retardants.
EU adopts Regulation 2025/1561 amending Battery Regulation due diligence requirements
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 regarding obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies. The amendment modifies the due diligence requirements for companies placing batteries on the EU market, affecting supply chain traceability, documentation, and third-party verification obligations. Economic operators must align their compliance programs with the revised due diligence framework.
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 adopted amending the Battery Regulation to postpone battery due diligence obligations to 18 August 2027 and shift guideline timeline
Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies. As reflected in the research summary, the amendment postpones the application date of Article 48(1) due diligence obligations from 18 August 2025 to 18 August 2027 and shifts the timeline referenced for Commission due diligence guidelines (Article 48(5)) to 26 July 2026. Compliance teams subject to battery raw-material due diligence (and related third-party verification/notified body expectations) should update project plans, supplier engagement schedules, and assurance readiness to the revised timeline.
EU adopts ESRS Quick-Fix extending phase-in provisions for Wave 1 CSRD companies
The European Commission adopted a delegated act on July 11, 2025 extending phase-in provisions for Wave 1 companies already reporting under CSRD who were not covered by the Stop-the-Clock Directive. The quick-fix allows Wave 1 companies to omit anticipated financial effects and certain disclosures (ESRS S3 on affected communities, ESRS S4 on consumers and end-users) for financial years 2024-2026, and extends the biodiversity reporting phase-in (ESRS E4) to FY 2026 for companies with more than 750 employees. This addresses the gap where Wave 1 companies would have faced full reporting requirements while Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies received postponement relief.
European Commission adopts CSRD/ESRS “quick-fix” delegated act amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 to extend transitional relief for Wave 1 reporters (FY2025–FY2026)
The European Commission adopted a targeted ‘quick-fix’ delegated act amending the first set of ESRS (via an amendment to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772). The change is intended to reduce incremental reporting burden for companies already reporting under CSRD/ESRS (Wave 1) by extending certain phase-in/transitional provisions into FY2025 and FY2026 (e.g., continued ability to omit specified disclosures and broader access to phase-ins that previously depended on employee thresholds). Compliance teams should reassess FY2025–FY2026 ESRS data-collection scope, internal controls, and assurance planning to align with the amended phase-in requirements and relief measures.
ESPR Working Plan 2025-2030 sets priority product groups for DPP implementation
The European Commission adopted the first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Working Plan for 2025-2030, establishing priority product groups for Digital Product Passport implementation. Priority products include textiles/apparel, tyres, furniture, mattresses for final products, and iron and steel, aluminium for intermediate products. The Working Plan sets the regulatory timeline for delegated acts and subsequent DPP compliance requirements across these product categories.
European Commission adopts ESRS “quick-fix” delegated act extending Wave 1 phase-ins for FY2025–FY2026
The European Commission adopted a delegated act amending the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to provide targeted relief for ‘wave 1’ CSRD reporters (first reporting for FY2024). The amendments extend certain ESRS phase-ins so companies can continue omitting specific disclosures in FY2025 and FY2026 (e.g., anticipated financial effects; and for certain undertakings, additional reliefs for Scope 3/total GHG and selected topical standards/datapoints) to avoid a step-up in disclosure requirements compared with FY2024. Compliance teams should reassess FY2025–FY2026 ESRS disclosure plans, internal data-collection roadmaps, and assurance readiness against the amended ESRS provisions.
EPA Releases Resources for New Chemical Notice Submissions
EPA released new resources to assist companies submitting new chemical notices (PMNs) under TSCA. The resources are designed to improve submission quality and efficiency in the premanufacture notification process, helping companies comply with TSCA Section 5 requirements.
EPA Withdraws Proposed SNURs for 18 Chemical Substances
EPA withdrew the proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under TSCA for 18 chemical substances that were proposed on June 20, 2023. EPA withdrew the proposed rules because the Agency withdrew the TSCA Order that was the basis of the rules on December 18, 2024. The original proposed rules were published at 88 FR 39804 on June 20, 2023.
EPA Withdraws Proposed SNURs Batch 23-2.5e
EPA withdrew the proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) for 18 chemical substances that were published on June 20, 2023 (Batch 23-2.5e). The withdrawal was necessary because EPA had withdrawn the underlying TSCA Order on December 18, 2024, which was the basis for the proposed SNURs. The SNURs would have required notification to EPA before commencing certain activities with these chemicals.
EPA withdraws proposed TSCA SNURs for 18 chemical substances (SNUR batch 23-2.5e) after underlying TSCA section 5(e) order withdrawal
EPA withdrew the previously proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 18 chemical substances (SNUR batch 23-2.5e). EPA stated the withdrawal was due to the withdrawal of the underlying TSCA section 5(e) order that formed the basis for the proposed SNURs. For compliance teams tracking these proposed SNUR notification obligations, the withdrawal means the proposed significant new use notification requirements will not proceed as proposed, unless EPA initiates a new action in the future.
Commission adopts recycling efficiency methodology for waste batteries under EU Battery Regulation
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 establishes harmonized methodology for calculating and verifying recycling efficiency rates for waste batteries (lead-acid, lithium-based, nickel-cadmium, other) and material recovery rates for cobalt, copper, lead, lithium, and nickel. Sets recycling efficiency targets effective December 31, 2025 (65-80% depending on battery type) with increased targets by December 31, 2030. Material recovery targets of 90% for cobalt/copper/lead/nickel and 50% for lithium apply from December 31, 2027, increasing to 95%/80% by December 31, 2031.
EU extends PFOA fire-fighting foam exemption to December 2025
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1399 extends the specific exemption for PFOA-related compounds in fire-fighting foam from 4 July 2025 to 3 December 2025. The extension was granted due to difficulties reported by operators in measuring PFOA-related compounds in foams and underestimation of foam volumes containing PFOA-related compounds. December 3, 2025 represents the maximum extension possible under the Stockholm Convention.
Commission delegated rules published for recycling efficiency and material recovery calculation/verification for waste batteries
The European Commission published delegated rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 establishing harmonised methodologies to calculate and verify (1) recycling efficiency for key battery chemistries (e.g., lead-acid, Ni-Cd, lithium, and “other”) and (2) material recovery (cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, lead). The act also introduces a harmonised documentation format for recyclers to submit information to Member State authorities, affecting how recyclers and producer responsibility/compliance schemes demonstrate performance against EU Battery Regulation targets and how competent authorities can assess compliance consistently. The Commission page states the rules enter into force on 24 July 2025.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 published establishing methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery from waste batteries
The European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 setting the methodology for calculating and verifying recyclers’ recycling efficiency (including for lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium and other batteries) and for calculating/verifying material recovery (including cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and lead). The act also introduces a harmonised documentation format that recyclers must provide to Member State competent authorities. This is a binding implementing measure under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 that affects how recyclers generate and substantiate performance data used for compliance with recycling-efficiency and material-recovery obligations and downstream reporting/data needs.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 published setting methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery from waste batteries
The European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 under the EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The delegated act establishes harmonised methodologies for calculating and verifying (1) recycling efficiency and (2) material recovery from waste batteries, and provides a harmonised format for documentation to be supplied by recyclers to Member State competent authorities. This is directly relevant to battery recyclers and producer responsibility schemes because it standardises evidence and calculation approaches used to demonstrate performance against Battery Regulation requirements.