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Commission delegated rules set harmonised methodologies for recycling efficiency, material recovery and recycler documentation format for waste batteries
The European Commission published delegated rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 establishing harmonised methodologies to calculate and verify recycling efficiency for waste batteries (including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium and other categories) and to measure material recovery for cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and lead. The rules also introduce a harmonised documentation format that recyclers must provide to Member State authorities, supporting consistent compliance evidence and enforcement of Batteries Regulation waste-battery targets (incl. Annex XII-related obligations). The Commission news item states the methodology enters into force on 24 July 2025.
Commission publishes delegated rules on methodology to calculate/verify recycling efficiency and material recovery for waste batteries
The European Commission announced publication of delegated rules establishing a harmonised methodology to calculate and verify (1) recycling efficiency for different battery chemistries and (2) material recovery for key materials (including cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, lead). The rules also introduce a harmonised documentation format for recycler reporting to Member State authorities. Compliance teams supporting recyclers and producer responsibility schemes should align internal calculation methods, verification evidence, and reporting documentation to the delegated methodology as of the stated entry-into-force date.
TranSensus LCA publishes Consolidated Guidelines for transport-specific LCA methodology
TranSensus LCA project publishes Consolidated Guidelines establishing a harmonized methodology for transport-specific Life Cycle Assessment. The guidelines provide detailed methodology for conducting LCAs in the transport sector, including reporting requirements and verification processes aligned with ISO 14040/14044 framework.
Oregon DEQ approves Circular Action Alliance as PRO for EPR implementation
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality approved Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the producer responsibility organization for Oregon's extended producer responsibility law for packaging, paper, and food serviceware. The program plan describes CAA's approach to implementing Recycling Modernization Act requirements beginning July 1, 2025, including enhanced recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
CARB publishes LCFS 2025 Amendment Implementation FAQ
CARB published an Implementation FAQ for the 2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments effective July 1, 2025. The guidance addresses dual 2025 CI benchmarks (pre-amendment for Q1-Q2, amended for Q3-Q4), credit true-up provisions starting with 2025 data year, CI exceedance deficit obligations with 4x penalty, and new sustainability requirements including attestation letters for biomass (2026 data year) and geographical shapefiles for biomass contracted after July 1, 2025.
Hawaii prohibits PFAS in food service items effective January 1, 2026
Hawaii enacted SB1020 prohibiting businesses that sell food or beverages from using disposable or single-use plastic food ware, beverage cups, lids, and food containers containing intentionally added PFAS. The overall Act takes effect July 1, 2025, with the PFAS prohibition specifically applying from January 1, 2026. This affects restaurants, food vendors, and businesses packaging food or beverages for individual consumption in Hawaii.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends EU POPs Regulation Annex I regarding PFOS; some provisions apply from 3 Dec 2025
The European Commission adopted and published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) as regards PFOS and its derivatives. The delegated act is published in the Official Journal (OJ L, 2025/718, 27.6.2025) and enters into force 20 days after publication; however, the act specifies delayed applicability for parts of the Annex (points 2 and 3) from 3 December 2025. Compliance teams should review the revised Annex I PFOS provisions, ensure product/material and waste streams are assessed against the updated PFOS requirements, and plan for controls applicable from 3 Dec 2025 as stated in the act.
PPD added to EU Restrictions Roadmap Pool 0 as intended restriction
The EU Restrictions Roadmap was amended on 27 June 2025 to include PPD (p-Phenylenediamine) in Pool 0, indicating an intention to prepare a restriction dossier. This signals that a formal REACH Annex XVII restriction proposal for PPD is planned. Companies using PPD should monitor developments as restriction proceedings may begin.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends PFOS listing (PFOS-related compounds) and tightens unintentional trace contaminant limits; removes hard chromium plating mist-suppressant exemption
The EU amended Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021) via a delegated act addressing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). The update aligns the PFOS entry to cover “PFOS, its salts and PFOS-related compounds”, tightens unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits (including a separate limit for the sum of PFOS-related compounds), and deletes the Annex I specific exemption for PFOS use as a mist suppressant for non-decorative hard chromium (VI) plating. The research text notes deferred applicability for parts of the Annex starting 3 Dec 2025, which compliance teams should treat as the date when the updated PFOS conditions/limits become applicable for substances/mixtures/articles placed on the market or managed under POPs controls.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends EU POPs Regulation Annex I regarding PFOS and its derivatives; some provisions apply from 3 December 2025
The European Commission adopted and published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) as regards perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its derivatives. The legal act specifies that certain points in the Annex apply from 3 December 2025. EU compliance teams should review the amended Annex I provisions for PFOS (including any revised concentration limits, scope, or derogations) and ensure affected products, articles, and waste streams are assessed against the updated requirements by the stated application date.
CARB Repeals In-Use Locomotive Regulation Under Resolution 25-4
On June 26, 2025, the California Air Resources Board adopted Resolution 25-4, formally repealing the In-Use Locomotive Regulation that was originally adopted on April 27, 2023. The regulation had been designed to reduce toxic air contaminants and greenhouse gas emissions from locomotives operating in California. The repeal removes compliance obligations for locomotive operators in California.
Rhode Island bans PFAS in firefighter PPE effective January 2027
Rhode Island has enacted legislation amending the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 to prohibit the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of firefighter personal protective equipment (FPPE) containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The prohibition takes effect January 1, 2027. FPPE includes clothing, gloves, helmets, jackets, pants, respiratory equipment, and shoes designed for firefighting and rescue activities. Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of firefighting equipment must ensure their products are PFAS-free by the effective date.
ECHA adds three hazardous chemicals to the SVHC Candidate List (25 June 2025)
ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding three hazardous chemicals (Candidate List total reported by ECHA as 250 entries, noting some entries are groups). This triggers key downstream REACH obligations for supply-chain compliance teams, including Article 33 communication duties for articles containing listed SVHCs above 0.1% w/w, potential article notification duties to ECHA (within six months where conditions apply), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updates for EU/EEA suppliers of substances/mixtures. It also supports SCIP notification obligations under the Waste Framework Directive where applicable (articles with SVHCs >0.1% w/w).
ECHA published a decision updating the REACH Candidate List with three new SVHC entries (25 June 2025 update)
ECHA published/updated the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025 to add three substances identified as SVHCs: Reactive Brown 51 (Article 57(c), toxic for reproduction), 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (M3T) (Article 57(e), vPvB), and decamethyltetrasiloxane (Article 57(e), vPvB). This Candidate List expansion affects SVHC-related compliance duties such as supply chain communication and SVHC tracking for mixtures/articles.
EU approves PEFCR Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear environmental footprint
The European Commission has officially approved Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear products. PEFCR provides standardized methodology for measuring environmental impact based on ISO 14040/14044 life cycle assessment principles. Companies manufacturing or importing apparel and footwear in the EU market should use these rules to calculate and communicate product environmental footprints consistently. The methodology identifies environmental hotspots across the product life cycle, enabling targeted strategies to reduce impacts and support credible sustainability claims.
ECHA decision confirms SVHC identifications and Candidate List publication/update on 25 June 2025 (incl. Reactive Brown 51 and two siloxanes)
ECHA issued Decision D(2025)4165-DC confirming identification of certain substances as SVHCs and stating that ECHA shall publish and update the REACH Candidate List on 25 June 2025; the decision takes effect from 25 June 2025. The decision text cited in the research identifies, among others, Reactive Brown 51 (Repr. 1B; Article 57(c)) and the siloxanes 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane and decamethyltetrasiloxane (vPvB; Article 57(e)). For compliance teams, this triggers standard Candidate List obligations (e.g., article communication and SCIP where applicable) from the inclusion/publication date stated in the decision.
ECHA adds three substances to SVHC Candidate List in June 2025 update
On June 25, 2025, ECHA added three substances to the SVHC Candidate List: (1) Reactive Brown 51 (EC 466-490-7) identified as toxic for reproduction; (2) 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (EC 241-867-7, CAS 17928-28-8) identified as vPvB; and (3) decamethyltetrasiloxane (EC 205-491-7, CAS 141-62-8) identified as vPvB. Companies have immediate communication obligations under Article 33 and SCIP notification requirements for articles containing these substances above 0.1%.
ECHA updates REACH SVHC Candidate List: three substances added (total 250 entries)
On 25 June 2025, ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List by adding three new SVHC entries, bringing the total to 250 entries. The additions cited in the research data are: 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane (EC 241-867-7; CAS 17928-28-8) identified as vPvB (Article 57(e)); decamethyltetrasiloxane (EC 205-491-7; CAS 141-62-8) identified as vPvB (Article 57(e)); and Reactive Brown 51 (EC 466-490-7) identified as toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)). Compliance teams should assess whether these SVHCs are present in substances, mixtures, or articles and implement Candidate List-related duties (e.g., communication for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w and related supply-chain disclosures) in line with ECHA’s Candidate List obligations messaging.
JEITA publishes completion guidance highlighting CMRT 6.5 smelter look-up discrepancies and workaround
A JEITA CMRT completion guide (English PDF) documents a practical data-quality/validation issue for CMRT Rev. 6.5: some smelters (example noted for tin) may appear on a conformant smelter list but be absent from CMRT 6.5’s Smelter Look-up tab, which can trigger CID entry/validation errors. JEITA advises using the 'Smelter Not Listed' option and manually entering smelter details in such cases. Compliance teams using CMRT intake automation should ensure exception-handling for 'not listed' entries and adjust validation rules to reduce supplier rejection loops.
Titanium Dioxide NSRL Adopted for Airborne Particles
OEHHA adopted a No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size). The NSRL provides a safe harbor level allowing businesses to determine if Prop 65 cancer warning requirements apply for exposures below the NSRL threshold. Effective October 1, 2025.