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Stockholm Convention COP-12 decisions adopt Annex A listings for chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs
At the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-12), Parties adopted decisions to amend Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention to list chlorpyrifos (decision SC-12/9), medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) (SC-12/10), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (SC-12/12). For compliance teams, this is the international legal basis that triggers downstream implementation actions by Parties (national/regional bans or severe restrictions, plus any exemptions) and should be tracked for supply chain impacts on substances, mixtures, and articles.
COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/9 lists chlorpyrifos in Annex A (elimination)
The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/9 to list chlorpyrifos in Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention (with specified exemptions per the decision). This global listing triggers Parties’ obligations to prohibit/eliminate the chemical subject to any exemptions and drives national implementing measures. Compliance teams should assess chlorpyrifos presence in products and supply chains and track any allowed exemptions and phase-out timelines under applicable national laws implementing the Convention.
EU restricts DMAC and NEP under REACH Annex XVII
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 amends Annex XVII to REACH by adding restrictions on N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP). These solvents are subject to new restriction conditions for manufacture, use and placing on the market to protect human health.
LCFS amendments take effect with updated CI benchmarks and sustainability requirements
CARB implemented amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations effective July 1, 2025. The amendments establish carbon intensity reduction targets of 30% by 2030 and 90% by 2045, introduce amended 2025 CI benchmarks applicable to Q3 2025 quarterly reporting (with different benchmarks applying to Q1-Q2 vs Q3-Q4), add new sustainability requirements under subsection 95488.9(g), require biomass attestation letters beginning with 2026 data year, and mandate third-party certification starting in 2028. Credit true-up provisions apply to all 2025 transactions.
EPA issues guidance on PFAS NPDWR sampling and analysis best practices
EPA published a guidance/fact sheet on requirements and best practices for collecting and analyzing PFAS samples to support compliance with the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). The document highlights method-use boundaries under 40 CFR 141.901 (including that EPA Method 537.1 v1.0 is allowed for initial monitoring only) and provides field/lab QA/QC practices intended to prevent PFAS contamination and ensure defensible monitoring data for compliance determinations.
Nevada SB173 requires cookware PFAS disclosure to consumers
Nevada Senate Bill 173 requires manufacturers of cookware containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to provide certain information to consumers, with certain exceptions. This disclosure requirement accompanies the broader PFAS product sales prohibition under the same bill. Cookware manufacturers selling products in Nevada should prepare to provide PFAS content disclosure to consumers.
Maryland enacts SB 345 restricting PFAS pesticides at sensitive locations
Maryland SB 345 prohibits the use of PFAS pesticides (pesticides with PFAS chemicals as active ingredients) at healthcare facilities, schools, day care operations, residential lawn care, and commercial mosquito spraying operations, effective June 1, 2026. MDA must publish a list of registered PFAS pesticides by January 1, 2026. Beginning June 1, 2027, MDA is prohibited from registering new PFAS pesticides for sale in Maryland, with a complete statewide ban on PFAS pesticide use effective June 1, 2028.
EPA Issues BABA FAQs for Manufacturers
EPA published FAQs for Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Distributors to assist with understanding Build America, Buy America Act requirements. The document provides responses based on OMB guidance, EPA implementation procedures, and other resources. It addresses domestic sourcing requirements for products used in federally-funded infrastructure projects, helping manufacturers understand compliance obligations under BABA. This guidance does not address domestic sourcing requirements associated with federal procurement.
EPA published new sampling/analysis best-practices document to support PFAS NPDWR monitoring
EPA published a technical guidance document, “Requirements and Best Practices for the Collection and Analysis of Samples for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation,” to support implementation of the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). Compliance teams at public water systems, labs, and state primacy agencies should review sampling and analytical expectations described in the document to align monitoring programs and quality assurance practices with EPA’s recommended approaches.
The proposed framework would require import permits for certain PFAS substances, particularly: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) The regulation aims to: Track PFAS imports entering Mexico Improve government oversight of PFAS movement Restrict uncontrolled importation of high-risk PFAS substances Support environmental and public health protection measures
Mexico’s proposal signals increasing regulatory attention toward PFAS management within Latin America. Companies with cross-border supply chains or imports into Mexico should begin assessing: PFAS substance usage Import documentation readiness Supplier disclosure capabilities Product composition data availability
EPA provides sampling and analysis best-practices fact sheet for PFAS NPDWR compliance monitoring
EPA published a technical fact sheet on “Requirements and Best Practices for the Collection and Analysis of Samples for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation,” intended to support regulated drinking-water systems and primacy agencies in implementing PFAS monitoring under the NPDWR. For compliance teams, this is an authoritative reference for sampling/handling and analytical expectations (e.g., minimizing contamination, QA/QC practices) that can affect compliance monitoring results and defensibility of data.
Nevada SB173 prohibits PFAS-containing products effective January 1, 2026
Nevada SB173 prohibits manufacturers from selling, offering for sale, or distributing products containing intentionally added PFAS in multiple product categories effective January 1, 2026. Covered product categories include: carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, food packaging, juvenile products, cosmetics, indoor textile furnishings, and indoor upholstered furniture. The law also requires cookware containing intentionally added PFAS to list those substances on product labels and online listings. Exemptions apply to products containing PFAS from recycled materials and products manufactured or imported before January 1, 2026. This establishes Nevada's first comprehensive PFAS product restriction framework.
EPA releases guidance on PFAS NPDWR sampling and analysis best practices
EPA published a technical guidance document for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) describing requirements and best practices for collection and analysis of drinking water samples for regulated PFAS. The document covers approved methods and practical considerations (e.g., sample handling and quality controls) that can affect compliance monitoring results. Drinking water compliance teams and laboratories can use this to align sampling plans and QA/QC procedures with EPA expectations.
NTIA publishes BABA compliance and documentation requirements/procedures for NTIA broadband programs
NTIA published a BABA compliance and documentation procedures document for NTIA broadband programs. The guidance describes documentation expectations for recipients/subrecipients, emphasizes correct classification of items (iron/steel, manufactured products, construction materials), and discusses waiver request processes and review steps. Compliance teams supporting NTIA-funded projects should incorporate these procedures into supplier documentation collection, record retention, and waiver preparation workflows.
EPA issues guidance and implementation tools for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), including sampling/analysis best practices
EPA published PFAS NPDWR implementation support materials and technical guidance relevant to compliance monitoring. This includes a fact sheet on requirements and best practices for collecting and analyzing PFAS drinking-water samples (e.g., sampling handling, contamination precautions, blanks, and lab/analysis expectations). Compliance teams at public water systems, labs, and contractors should align sampling plans, QA/QC procedures, and procurement/specifications with EPA’s stated best practices to reduce invalid samples and ensure defensible compliance monitoring results.
EPA publishes implementation materials for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR)
EPA published implementation support materials for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), including a technical document on requirements and best practices for PFAS drinking water sample collection and analysis. This guidance is relevant for public water systems, laboratories, and state primacy agencies supporting monitoring and compliance activities under the NPDWR, and should be incorporated into sampling plans, chain-of-custody procedures, and laboratory method selection/QA controls.
EPA issues implementation guidance for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) sampling and analysis best practices (fact sheet)
EPA published a technical fact sheet providing requirements and best practices for collection and analysis of samples for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). The document provides operational guidance on sampling handling, quality control, and laboratory analysis expectations to support compliance monitoring for regulated PFAS in drinking water.
NHDES required to produce biannual PFAS contamination status reports
Chapter 306:2 (House Bill 1766) requires the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to produce twice-yearly status reports on PFAS contamination throughout the state. The reports document PFAS contamination in the Seacoast area and at landfills and hazardous waste sites. NHDES has published status reports in June 2025 and December 2025 to satisfy this statutory requirement.
Hong Kong sets grace period and 1 ppm mercury threshold for regulated cosmetics
Hong Kong has established a grace period until January 31, 2029 for the supply of newly regulated mercury-added products under the Mercury Control Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 3) Notice 2025. Additionally, it is now an offence to supply cosmetics with mercury content exceeding 1 ppm, or with mercury content not exceeding 1 ppm if documentation cannot confirm the mercury was not intentionally added during manufacturing. Companies must maintain supporting documents to demonstrate compliance with the non-intentional addition requirement.
ECHA reports new SVHC identification intentions and plans an ad hoc SVHC consultation (DBDPE)
ECHA’s weekly update reports receipt of new intentions to identify substances as SVHCs (including DBDPE, BPAF and its salts, and 4,4'-methylenediphenol) and indicates plans for an ad hoc SVHC consultation to support potential SVHC identification (not yet a Candidate List inclusion). This is an upstream SVHC pipeline signal for companies to start screening supply chains and preparing substance-identification dossier monitoring and potential downstream Candidate List obligations.