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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.
MoEFCC notifies E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 8 March 2024 (return timeline relaxation + EPR certificate platform pricing bounds)
MoEFCC notified the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules dated 8 March 2024 amending the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Key compliance impacts captured in the official PDF include: (1) Rule 3 definition update for “dismantler” aligning the definition to dismantling in accordance with CPCB guidelines; (2) insertion of new Rule 9A allowing the Central Government to relax timelines for filing required returns/reports for a further period not exceeding nine months (in public interest/effective implementation), which affects compliance calendar and potential late-filing exposure; and (3) amendments to Rule 15 enabling establishment of one or more platforms for exchange/transfer of EPR certificates per CPCB guidelines and Central Government approval, and requiring CPCB to set a price band for EPR certificate exchange—highest at 100% and lowest at 30% of the environmental compensation for non-fulfilment under Rule 22—constraining permissible transaction prices between registered entities and shaping EPR credit procurement strategies.
India Amends E-Waste Management Rules with Dismantler Definition Changes and EPR Certificate Controls
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2024 (G.S.R. 164(E)), amending the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Key changes include: (1) Redefined 'Dismantler' definition to allow informal sector operators to participate in formal e-waste management under CPCB guidelines rather than requiring full SPCB authorization; (2) Rule 9A allows the Central Government to extend filing deadlines by up to 9 months for manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, and recyclers; (3) Rule 15 establishes EPR certificate price controls with the highest price capped at 100% of environmental compensation for non-fulfillment and the lowest at 30%; and (4) provisions enabling the Central Government to establish EPR certificate exchange platforms operated per CPCB guidelines.
New Zealand Bans PFAS in Cosmetics with Phased Implementation
New Zealand's EPA has amended the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 to prohibit perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. The class-based ban covers approximately 14,000 PFAS chemicals in all cosmetics including makeup, skincare, hair care, personal care, sunscreens, and professional salon products. The ban applies to intentionally added PFAS and covers both domestically manufactured and imported cosmetics. Phased implementation: manufacturing/import prohibition takes effect December 31, 2026; sale/supply prohibition takes effect December 31, 2027; mandatory disposal deadline June 30, 2028.
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Amendment Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
New Zealand EPA amended the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 to add PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to Table 2 of Schedule 4 'Prohibited Ingredients'. The amendment introduces a phased ban: import and manufacturing of PFAS-containing cosmetics is prohibited from December 31, 2026, with a full ban taking effect in 2027. New Zealand becomes the first country to enact a comprehensive PFAS ban in cosmetics.
EU adopts exemption for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles for windows and doors
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 establishes an exemption under RoHS Annex III for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles used in electrical and electronic windows and doors. This exemption allows manufacturers of windows and doors with electronic components to continue using these substances under specified conditions. The directive was adopted on 25 October 2023 and published in the Official Journal in 2024.
ISO publishes ISO 14072:2024 organizational LCA standard (requirements and guidance applying ISO 14040/14044 at the organization level)
ISO published ISO 14072:2024, which specifies additional requirements and provides guidance for applying ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 to organizations (organizational life cycle assessment). This is relevant to LCA programs using ISO 14040/14044 as the methodological foundation and needing a standardized approach for organizational-level assessments. The ISO standard page indicates this is a successor to ISO/TS 14072:2014 (transition from Technical Specification to International Standard). No specific regulatory enforcement date or legal mandate is indicated in the provided source.
Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 prohibits PFAS in products with phased effective dates
Rhode Island enacted the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (Chapter 23-18.18), establishing phased sales prohibitions on products containing intentionally added PFAS. Class B firefighting foam restrictions began January 1, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, restrictions apply to carpets/rugs, fabric treatments, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, and other consumer products. Additional categories including firefighting personnel protective equipment (FPPE), ski wax, upholstered furniture, and bedding are prohibited from January 1, 2027. Artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions are prohibited from January 1, 2029. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must ensure products sold in Rhode Island comply with the applicable phase-in dates.