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RMI Releases EMRT Version 2.0
RMI announced the addition of four new minerals to the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT): copper, graphite (natural), lithium, and nickel. This scope expansion, released with EMRT 2.0 in April 2025, supports companies' reporting requirements under the EU Battery Regulation and reflects growing regulatory pressure for traceability of battery and energy-transition minerals. The expanded EMRT scope now covers cobalt, mica, copper, natural graphite, lithium, and nickel.
EPA delays TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting submission start to July 2025
EPA issued a direct final rule under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) changing the data submission period for PFAS reporting (40 CFR Part 705), delaying the start date from November 12, 2024 to July 11, 2025 with corresponding changes to end dates. The agency cited budgetary constraints affecting timely development and testing of the Central Data Exchange (CDX) reporting application as the reason for the delay. This action provided additional time for EPA to complete the reporting application and for manufacturers to prepare for compliance.
Maine eliminates general PFAS notification requirement; new CUU reporting program established
Public Law 2023, c. 630 (effective August 9, 2024) eliminated the general notification requirement for products containing intentionally added PFAS that was previously scheduled to take effect January 1, 2025. In its place, the legislation established a new reporting program specifically for product categories that receive a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) determination from the Department. This represents a significant shift in Maine's PFAS product compliance framework, replacing broad manufacturer notification with a targeted reporting obligation tied to CUU designations.
NH HB 1649 bans PFAS in consumer products effective January 1, 2027
New Hampshire enacted HB 1649 (Chapter 349, 2024) prohibiting the sale of consumer products with intentionally added PFAS. Covered product categories include: carpets and rugs, textile treatments, food packaging and containers, juvenile products (children under 12), upholstered furniture, textile furnishings, cosmetics, and feminine hygiene products. Exemptions apply to second-hand products, products with at least 85% recycled content, and federally regulated items. Manufacturers must provide certificates of compliance upon NHDES request.
Revised EU Mercury Regulation enters into force (dental amalgam and mercury lamp restrictions; temporary derogation until 30 June 2026)
The European Commission announced that the revised EU Mercury Regulation entered into force, strengthening mercury phase-out measures. Key compliance impacts highlighted include restrictions affecting dental amalgam (including a prohibition on use and export by 1 January 2025, with a temporary derogation for certain Member States until 30 June 2026) and restrictions on certain mercury-containing lamp categories with phase-out dates (depending on lamp category). This matters for compliance teams because product portfolios (especially dental and lighting products) may require redesign/substitution, supply-chain changes, and country-by-country planning to account for transition arrangements and derogation timelines.
EU revised mercury rules entered into force (Regulation (EU) 2024/1849), including dental amalgam phase-out/export ban and lamp phase-out deadlines (incl. 30 June 2026 derogation end)
The European Commission’s mercury policy page points to the revised EU mercury framework, noting that Regulation (EU) 2024/1849 entered into force on 30 July 2024. The page summarizes key mercury-free transition measures including: (1) dental amalgam phase-out and export ban by 1 January 2025, with a temporary derogation available until 30 June 2026 for Member States needing more time; and (2) phase-outs for additional mercury-containing lamps with manufacture/export bans beginning 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2026 depending on lamp type. Compliance teams should validate product portfolios (dental and lighting sectors in particular), confirm Member State derogation status where relevant, and manage end-of-sale/export planning and substantiation for any allowed exceptions.
Revised EU Mercury Regulation enters into force (updates mercury-free transition measures, including dental amalgam and mercury-containing lamps; includes time-limited derogations)
The European Commission announced that the revised EU Mercury Regulation entered into force, strengthening mercury controls to support a mercury-free environment. The update is described as phasing out remaining intentional uses (including dental amalgam and mercury-containing lamps) and includes time-limited derogations, including a derogation referenced as running until 2026-06-30 for some Member States concerning dental amalgam. Compliance teams placing relevant products on the EU market (e.g., dental sector and lighting) should evaluate the updated prohibitions/derogations and associated timelines for product design, sourcing, and market access.
California AB 2515 bans PFAS in menstrual products with phased implementation
California AB 2515 establishes a two-phase prohibition on PFAS in menstrual products sold in the state. Phase 1, effective January 1, 2025, prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS. Phase 2, effective January 1, 2027, further prohibits menstrual products with PFAS concentrations at or above 10 parts per million (ppm), regardless of whether the PFAS was intentionally or unintentionally added. This creates a strict compliance regime requiring manufacturers to achieve near-zero PFAS levels in menstrual products.
New Hampshire HB 1649 restricts PFAS in consumer products effective January 2027
House Bill 1649, enacted in summer 2024, establishes restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire. Beginning January 1, 2027, products in several key categories with intentionally added PFAS will be banned. The law aims to curb PFAS contamination at its source by limiting how the chemicals are used in everyday products that end up in homes, workplaces, and landfills. The bill also appropriates funds to NHDES for an additional position and the PFAS products control program.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) published on EUR-Lex as the in-force framework regulation
EUR-Lex publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, the core legal act establishing the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) framework. This is the binding baseline for subsequent delegated/implementing acts (e.g., product-group ecodesign requirements, Digital Product Passport rules, and rules on destruction/disclosure for unsold consumer products). Compliance teams should use this as the authoritative legal anchor when mapping ESPR obligations and tracking future implementing measures.
ESPR Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 published as in-force legal framework enabling Digital Product Passport via delegated acts
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, ESPR) is identified as the core in-force legal framework for Digital Product Passports (DPP), with DPP obligations becoming concrete through subsequent product-specific delegated acts. This establishes the binding framework basis for DPP-related compliance planning across product categories covered under ESPR implementation.
Canada amends Products Containing Mercury Regulations via SOR/2024-109 (new prohibitions/labeling/contravention handling; revised reporting cadence incl. 2025 report due Mar 31, 2026; in force June 19, 2025)
Canada published SOR/2024-109 amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations under CEPA. Per the research text, the amendments come into force on the first anniversary of publication in Canada Gazette Part II (publication 2024-06-19; in force 2025-06-19). The amendments update the prohibitions/exemptions framework and introduce/clarify compliance mechanics, including: (1) revised reporting cadence and deadlines—calendar year 2025 report due 2026-03-31; calendar year 2027 report due 2028-03-31; then every third year; (2) new/explicit export quantity reporting elements; (3) labeling updates (including identifying mercury-containing components and allowing certain information via website reference under conditions); and (4) obligations for products manufactured/imported in contravention to be directed to authorized final disposal/recycling (or returned to sender for imports). Compliance teams should update product eligibility assessments, labeling/artwork, recordkeeping, and reporting workflows to meet the amended requirements and cadence.
EU adopts Regulation 2024/1849 prohibiting dental amalgam import and manufacture from July 2026
Regulation (EU) 2024/1849 amends the EU Mercury Regulation (2017/852) to prohibit the import and manufacturing of dental amalgam from 1 July 2026. This implements the EU's obligations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury regarding the phase-out of mercury-added products. The regulation represents a significant step in eliminating mercury use in dentistry, with the EU moving ahead of the global 2034 phase-out deadline established at Minamata COP-6. Dental practices, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare suppliers must transition to mercury-free alternatives by the implementation date.
Connecticut PFAS full product ban deadline set for January 1, 2028
Connecticut Public Act No. 24-59 establishes a complete prohibition effective January 1, 2028 on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS. Covered product categories include apparel, carpets/rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture. After this date, no labeling exemption will be available; products must be PFAS-free to be sold in Connecticut.
Maryland MDE establishes PFAS action levels for Significant Industrial Users
Per the Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act (SB 0956, enacted 2024), MDE has identified Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that currently and intentionally use PFAS chemicals (as of October 1, 2024) and established PFAS monitoring and testing protocols for identified SIUs (effective January 1, 2025). This document details the determination of PFAS action levels for SIUs operating under pretreatment permits that discharge wastewater into sanitary sewer systems. Compliance teams with industrial discharge permits in Maryland must implement PFAS monitoring protocols.
EU restricts D4, D5, D6 cyclic siloxanes under REACH Annex XVII Entry 70
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 amends Entry 70 of REACH Annex XVII to restrict octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4, CAS 556-67-2), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5, CAS 541-02-6), and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6, CAS 540-97-6). From June 6, 2026, these substances shall not be placed on the market as a substance on its own, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight. They shall also not be used as a solvent for dry cleaning of textiles, leather, and fur.
Singapore implements Stockholm Convention amendments for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328
Singapore implemented Stockholm Convention amendments listing Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 in Annex A. The manufacture, import, and export of these chemicals and products containing them is prohibited effective February 26, 2025, aligning with the Stockholm Convention deadline (one year after Depositary Notification of the COP-11 amendments). The implementation demonstrates how Parties translate Convention decisions into national law.
GSA issues revised BABA Waiver Request Form OF 2211
GSA issued Optional Form 2211 (Revision 5/2024), the Build America Buy America Waiver Request Data Collection form. This standardized form is used for submitting waiver requests to BABA requirements. The form collects information necessary for agencies to evaluate waiver requests for domestic sourcing requirements under Section 70914 of BABA. Form expires 09/30/2026 under OMB Control No. 0505-0028.
Nevada NDEP implements federal PFAS drinking water standards
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is implementing the federal PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) finalized by EPA on April 10, 2024. Nevada is conducting comprehensive statewide PFAS testing from 2024-2027 to meet federal monitoring requirements. NDEP acknowledges EPA's May 2025 intent to extend PFOA/PFOS compliance deadlines while maintaining those MCLs. Public water systems in Nevada must comply with current MCLs: PFOA and PFOS at 4.0 ppt each, with monitoring required before 2027.
Kentucky SJR 149 enacted directing PFAS best management practices guidance
Kentucky Senate Joint Resolution 149 was signed by the Governor on April 5, 2024, directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways. This resolution establishes state-level coordination on PFAS management for dischargers to Kentucky waters.