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No verified amendment, supersession, or deadline change identified for SEC-01 in the last 30 days (status check based on WaTech policy page and posted PDF)
A review of WaTech’s official SEC-01 landing page and the currently posted SEC-01 policy PDF did not reveal any verified updates within the last 30 days indicating the SEC-01 Washington State Cybersecurity Program Policy was amended, superseded, or had an implementation/enforcement timeline changed. This is a monitoring/status finding for compliance teams: continue operating against the currently posted SEC-01 requirements (agency cybersecurity program, annual review, annual attestation to WaTech, vendor contract security alignment) until WaTech publishes a revised policy version or board approval materials indicating changes.
ASME posts Mandatory Appendix 47 support documents (White Paper and Example Forms) on BPV Certification Downloadable Resources page
ASME’s BPV Certification “Downloadable Resources” page includes downloadable support documents specifically for ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 Mandatory Appendix 47 (a White Paper and Example Forms). While not a government/AHJ adoption notice, these materials are official ASME guidance intended to support VIII-1 organizations in implementing Appendix 47-related responsibilities and documentation practices used in certification/compliance programs.
AICIS adds chemical (CAS 133222-51-2) to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals under s82 (listing date 18 March 2026)
AICIS published a notice that an industrial chemical (CAS 133222-51-2) was added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) under Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 s82, five years after issue of an assessment certificate. The notice states the listing date as 18 March 2026. Compliance impact: once listed, introducers must comply with any applicable Inventory terms including Specific Information Requirements (SIRs), and must notify AICIS within 28 days if circumstances of introduction differ from those described in the assessment (secondary notification-style obligation referenced in the notice).
EPA confirms TSCA §8(a)(7) PFAS reporting window and deadlines on program webpage (Apr 13–Oct 13, 2026; small article importers until Apr 13, 2027)
EPA’s TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping webpage reiterates the reporting window for covered manufacturers (including importers) and the separate deadline for small manufacturers that only report as PFAS article importers. Compliance teams should use these dates to finalize internal data collection, supplier outreach, and CDX submission planning for the one-time PFAS reporting rule.
Member State dossier submitted proposing MCCP restriction under RoHS Annex II mechanism (Article 6(1))
An EC-hosted RoHS Annex II restriction dossier proposes adding Medium-Chained Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) as a restricted substance for electrical and electronic equipment under the RoHS Article 6(1) process (potential future Annex II amendment). This is a proposal/supporting dossier rather than a binding RoHS legal change; however, it signals a potential future substance restriction topic that compliance teams may want to monitor for portfolio and material-risk assessment.
ECHA to consult on PFAS draft restriction opinion in spring 2026
ECHA announced it will launch 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 procedural milestone enabling stakeholder input on the socio-economic assessment and alternatives; it does not itself impose new PFAS restrictions yet. Compliance teams should prepare to review the draft opinion and submit comments during the consultation window (once opened), especially if they have PFAS uses potentially affected by the proposed universal restriction.
Nevada adopts NAC 453.510 Schedule I additions: dipentylone and seven fentanyl-related substances (LCB File R107-25)
Nevada State Board of Pharmacy adopted an amendment to NAC 453.510 (Schedule I) adding dipentylone and seven fentanyl-related substances (para-chlorofentanyl; ortho-chlorofentanyl; meta-fluorofuranyl fentanyl; ortho-methylcyclopropyl fentanyl; beta-methylacetyl fentanyl; tetrahydrothiophenyl/tetrahydrothiofuranyl fentanyl; para-fluoro valeryl fentanyl). The adoption record states the purpose is to conform Nevada’s Schedule I list with the federal Controlled Substances Act pursuant to Nevada’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act authorities (e.g., NRS 453.211 and NRS 453.2182). Compliance impact: Nevada registrants handling controlled substances (manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, researchers, etc.) should update controlled-substance inventories, handling controls, and related policies to reflect these Schedule I additions.
Nevada adopts NAC 453.510 Schedule I additions: dipentylone and seven fentanyl-related substances (R107-25)
Nevada State Board of Pharmacy adoption package (R107-25) amends NAC 453.510 (Schedule I) to add dipentylone and seven specified fentanyl-related substances to Nevada’s controlled substances schedules, aligning state controls with federal scheduling actions as described in the informational statement. Compliance impact: entities operating in Nevada that handle controlled substances (e.g., laboratories, research/analytical standard suppliers, forensic and law-enforcement partners, regulated healthcare/pharmacy operations) must treat these newly listed substances as Schedule I under Nevada law (enhanced restrictions on possession/handling, licensing/registration controls, and related compliance program updates).
Commission Notice (OJ C/2026/1695) 2026 annual EU standardisation work programme references CRA Annex III/IV vertical standards (M/606)
The European Commission published a Commission Notice in the Official Journal (C/2026/1695) setting the 2026 annual Union work programme for European standardisation. The programme includes an action on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements linked to the Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) and states that an upcoming standardisation request will complement earlier request M/606. The Notice explicitly notes that M/606 mandates both horizontal cybersecurity properties and vertical standards for CRA Annex III/IV product categories (including Annex IV critical products). While this does not amend Annex IV categories, it is an official implementation/standardisation signal affecting how Annex IV critical products are likely to demonstrate conformity via harmonised standards (presumption of conformity) once developed/adopted.
2026 Annual Union Work Programme for European standardisation signals upcoming CRA harmonised standards request complementing M/606
In the Commission Notice publishing the 2026 annual Union work programme for European standardisation (OJ C; C/2026/1695), the Commission includes an item on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements supporting Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act). The Notice signals an upcoming standardisation request to develop harmonised European standards in support of the CRA, complementing the earlier request M/606, and notes the intent to address gaps for products with digital elements outside CRA Annexes III–IV (e.g., in rail, machinery, lifts, agricultural machinery, AI systems and solar inverters). While not an Annex III amendment, this is relevant to Annex III compliance strategy because harmonised standards (when cited) underpin presumption of conformity for CRA essential requirements and influence how Annex III manufacturers demonstrate compliance and plan conformity assessment evidence.
UK Defra opens consultation on amendments to add MCCPs, LC‑PFCAs and chlorpyrifos (among others) to Annex I
Defra opened a public consultation on proposed legislative amendments to the GB-assimilated POPs Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 as it applies in Great Britain). The proposal would add medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; their salts and related compounds) and chlorpyrifos to Annex I (prohibitions on manufacture, use and placing on the market), alongside other substances. The consultation also seeks input on topics such as unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits and exemptions approach, which may affect compliance planning and product composition/supply-chain controls for GB market access.
UK Defra opens consultation on draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Defra launched an 8-week public consultation on proposed amendments to Great Britain’s POPs regime (GB-assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). The consultation seeks views on potential changes to Annex I restrictions to align with Stockholm Convention-related updates (including adding newly listed POPs/controls), which would affect compliance for manufacturers, importers, and waste handlers dealing with POPs-containing substances and articles.
NIOSH requests public comment on draft IDLH Value Document for lewisite (CAS 541-25-3)
NIOSH published a Federal Register notice requesting public comment on a draft Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value Document for lewisite (CAS 541-25-3). While not a binding rule, IDLH values are widely used in industrial hygiene and emergency response planning (e.g., respiratory protection selection, confined space and incident response procedures). Stakeholders should review the draft IDLH rationale and submit technical comments by the stated deadline.
New Zealand EPA opens consultation to restrict chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs under HSNO Schedule 2A
New Zealand EPA opened a public consultation on proposed domestic implementation of the Stockholm Convention COP-12 (May 2025) listings of chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; their salts and related compounds). The proposal involves amending Schedule 2A of the HSNO Act (and related schedules/references) to establish prohibitions/restrictions and align New Zealand controls with the Convention’s entry-into-force timeline referenced in EPA materials. Compliance teams should track the final national instruments, including any specific exemptions and import/export control interfaces referenced by EPA.
CARB Executive Order W-26-013 re-approves Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) under 17 CCR §93120.4
CARB issued Executive Order W-26-013 re-approving Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a CARB-approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) under 17 CCR §93120.4 for certification supporting compliance with the Composite Wood Products Formaldehyde ATCM (17 CCR §§93120–93120.12), covering hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard. The EO supersedes EO W-24-013 and reiterates conditions and ongoing obligations relevant to regulated entities and the TPC (e.g., controls over subcontracted manufacturers/labs, participation in inter-laboratory studies, notification obligations, record retention, and annual reporting due on/before March 1). This matters for compliance teams because CARB-approved TPC status determines acceptable certification pathways under the ATCM.
CARB Executive Order W-26-013 re-approves Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a CARB Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) and supersedes EO W-24-013
CARB issued Executive Order (EO) W-26-013 approving (re-approving) Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a CARB-approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) under 17 CCR §93120.4 for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard. The EO supersedes EO W-24-013 and sets conditions for continued TPC approval (e.g., subcontractor controls, participation in inter-laboratory studies, reporting/notification and record retention obligations). This affects regulated manufacturers’ ability to rely on RISE for required third-party certification activities under the ATCM framework.
Nevada proposes NAC 453.510 Schedule I additions: N‑pyrrolidino metonitazene and N‑pyrrolidino protonitazene (R038-26)
An initial draft proposed regulation (LCB File No. R038-26I) would amend NAC 453.510 (Schedule I) to add the nitazene-related substances N‑pyrrolidino metonitazene (metonitazepyne) and N‑pyrrolidino protonitazene (protonitazepyne). Compliance impact: organizations that may possess or encounter these substances in Nevada (e.g., clinical/toxicology labs, forensic labs, analytical standards suppliers, and other controlled-substance registrants) should track the rulemaking and be prepared to adjust controls and policies if these compounds become Schedule I under Nevada law.
CARB Executive Order W-26-013 re-approves Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a CARB Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) under §93120.4
CARB issued Executive Order W-26-013 re-approving Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) as a CARB-approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC-13) under 17 CCR §93120.4 for the Composite Wood Products Formaldehyde ATCM (17 CCR §93120–§93120.12). This administrative approval action affects which certifiers composite wood product manufacturers may use to demonstrate compliance with formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and MDF. The EO supersedes EO W-24-013 and sets program conditions (e.g., subcontractor controls, participation in inter-laboratory studies, and notifications/recordkeeping obligations) during its stated term.
AICIS finalises Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines changes effective September 2026 (high-hazard list update, Part 6.5.2 salts correction, definition update)
AICIS published finalised changes to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines that will apply from September 2026. The update includes maintenance of the 'chemicals with high hazards for categorisation' list (293 new entries, 122 updated entries, one CAS correction for bis(pentachlorophenyl) carbonate to CAS 7497-08-7, and removals of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (CAS 71-55-6) and fluoro(triphenyl)stannane (CAS 379-52-5)). It also updates Part 6.5.2 (developmental toxicity information requirement) by adding five benzotriazole-related chemicals and clarifying that introducers must check introductions are not salts (correcting earlier erroneous wording that referenced esters), with stated exception criteria for certain salts (e.g., polymer/MW criteria). In addition, AICIS replaces two definitions with a single definition of 'chemical identity holder', linked to reporting obligations under Chapter 3 of the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules. Compliance teams should review categorisation processes and any internal chemical identity holder/reporting workflows ahead of the September 2026 start date.
European Commission closes EU proposal to nominate siloxanes D4, D5 and D6 under the Stockholm Convention
The European Commission’s ‘International agreements (Chemicals)’ page states that the Commission decided to close its proposal to nominate the siloxanes D4 (octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane), D5 (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane) and D6 (dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane) under the Stockholm Convention. For compliance teams, this indicates the EU is no longer pursuing these substances for Stockholm Convention listing via its nomination route (at least as reflected in this update), which may affect expectations and internal regulatory watchlists for future global POP listing actions on these siloxanes.