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EU Commission notes Stockholm Convention COPs (2025) listed chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and long-chain PFCAs as POPs
The European Commission’s international agreements page states that Parties, at the 2025 Basel/Rotterdam/Stockholm COPs, added three hazardous chemicals to the Stockholm Convention (chlorpyrifos; medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs); long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds). For compliance teams, this is a confirmation of new global POP listings that can trigger downstream national/regional implementing measures and updates to restricted substance lists, supply-chain declarations, and product stewardship programs in Parties to the Convention.
RMI FAQ updates/clarifies annual CMRT versioning and supplier re-survey expectations (April release cadence)
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) provides CMRT operational guidance for downstream companies on how to manage annual supplier data collection when new CMRT versions are released (typically in April). The FAQ clarifies that companies do not need to re-survey suppliers solely because a new CMRT is released; instead, companies should use the most recent CMRT version available when initiating their annual supplier survey and document which version was used/accepted. This affects CMRT version control, supplier campaign timing, and defensible documentation for customer and downstream due diligence expectations that rely on CMRT outputs.
CDC/NIOSH updates OSHA/NIOSH Hazard Alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacturing, finishing, and installation (supersedes 2015-106)
CDC/NIOSH updated the joint OSHA/NIOSH Hazard Alert titled “Worker Exposure to Silica during Countertop Manufacturing, Finishing, and Installation” (DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2026-101; OSHA HA-3768-2026). The updated hazard alert (last reviewed Feb 26, 2026) supersedes NIOSH Publication 2015-106 and provides current guidance intended to help employers and safety teams manage silica exposure risks in countertop fabrication and installation activities (e.g., engineering controls, work practices, respiratory protection and program elements). While not a binding rule, it is authoritative NIOSH guidance often used by EHS programs to benchmark controls and training expectations.
POPRC-22 scheduled for 21–25 September 2026 in Rome; revised draft risk profile for PBDD/Fs and mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs to be considered
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat’s POPRC-22 overview page announces that the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) will take place in Rome, Italy, 21–25 September 2026. The page indicates POPRC will consider a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs), and references requests for additional Annex E information (e.g., long-range environmental transport and adverse effects). For compliance teams, this is an official process milestone that can signal forthcoming recommendations for new POP listings or scope clarifications, which may later translate into national/regional implementing controls.
ECHA consultation opened on draft recommendation to add four substances to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV) – comments due 2 May 2026
ECHA opened a public consultation on its draft recommendation to add four substances (currently on the REACH Candidate List as SVHCs) to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Stakeholders are invited to submit comments (e.g., information on uses, volumes, supply chain impacts, and potential exemptions) by 2 May 2026. This is a key SVHC-to-authorisation pipeline step: if the European Commission later adds these substances to Annex XIV, continued use/placing on the market after applicable sunset dates would require authorisation for non-exempt uses, affecting manufacturers, importers, and downstream users.
ECHA consultation opened on draft recommendation to add four Candidate List substances to REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV)
ECHA opened a public consultation on its draft recommendation to add four substances (from the REACH SVHC Candidate List) to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Stakeholders are invited to submit comments/information by 2 May 2026. Although this is an Annex XIV pipeline step (not a Candidate List change), it is directly SVHC-relevant because Candidate List substances are the feedstock for Annex XIV recommendations; impacted companies should review uses/supply chains and consider submitting information during the consultation window.
Stockholm Convention Secretariat publishes details for POPRC-22 (21–25 Sep 2026, Rome) and notes revised draft risk profile item (PBDD/Fs and mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs)
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat published the official meeting information for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-22), including the meeting dates (21–25 September 2026) and venue (FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy). The meeting overview also highlights technical work relevant to future POP listings, including consideration of a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, and the related invitation for Parties/observers to provide Annex E information. Compliance teams tracking upcoming global POP listing actions should monitor POPRC-22 agenda items and associated information calls, as POPRC outputs can progress substances toward future COP listing decisions.
EPA expands TRI PFAS reporting: adds sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) as a chemical of special concern
US EPA finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) as a PFAS chemical of special concern. Covered TRI facilities must begin tracking and reporting PFHxS‑Na releases and waste management. EPA indicates the first reporting period began January 1, 2026, with first TRI reports due July 1, 2027; PFHxS‑Na is subject to a 100 lb reporting threshold as a chemical of special concern. Compliance teams should update TRI chemical lists, reporting workflows, and supplier/material data collection to capture PFHxS‑Na where present in operations or waste streams.
EPA final rule adds sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to TRI reporting (chemical of special concern; 100 lb threshold)
EPA finalized action expanding TRI (EPCRA §313) PFAS reporting by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) as a TRI-listed chemical. PFHxS‑Na is identified as a TRI “chemical of special concern” with a stated 100 lb reporting threshold. Covered facilities must begin tracking releases and other reportable waste-management quantities beginning January 1, 2026 (Reporting Year 2026), with first TRI reports due July 1, 2027. Compliance teams should confirm applicability (NAICS, employee/threshold criteria) and update TRI chemical lists, calculation methods, supplier communications, and data-collection systems to capture PFHxS‑Na quantities across releases, transfers, and waste management.
CDC/NIOSH publishes Federal Register PRA 60-day notice seeking comments on extension of National Firefighter Registry for Cancer information collection (comments due Apr 27, 2026)
CDC/NIOSH published a Federal Register notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act requesting public comment on an extension of the existing information collection for the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer (OMB Control No. 0920-1348). The notice indicates the current OMB control expiration date (4/30/2026) and solicits comments by April 27, 2026. For compliance and program stakeholders (e.g., fire departments, unions, occupational health programs, and entities supporting firefighter cancer surveillance), this is an administrative step that affects continuity of the registry’s data-collection authority and may influence participation mechanics or burden estimates.
CDC/NIOSH Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 60-day notice seeks comments on extension of National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) information collection (OMB Control No. 0920–1348)
CDC published a Federal Register notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act requesting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection related to the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR). This is an administrative/data-collection action (not a substantive safety standard) that can affect ongoing participation and reporting/data submission mechanics associated with the registry. Comments are due April 27, 2026.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 on BPA and certain bisphenols in certain food contact materials (consolidated version dated 2026-02-23)
EUR-Lex shows a consolidated text version of Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 current as of 2026-02-23. The act is a specific measure under Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and sets/updates EU-wide rules on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and certain bisphenols/bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials and articles, including restrictions/prohibitions, derogations for certain uses, and associated conditions intended to prevent migration into food. Compliance teams should ensure product/material compliance assessments, declarations of compliance, and supplier specifications align with the current consolidated legal text and any transitional provisions contained in the act.
EPA final rule adds sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) as a chemical of special concern
EPA finalized an update to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na), a PFAS, to TRI reporting. EPA indicates TRI tracking/reporting for PFHxS‑Na begins with the 2026 reporting year (starting Jan 1, 2026). Facilities in TRI-covered sectors that manufacture, process, or otherwise use PFHxS‑Na must implement tracking systems for thresholds and releases/waste management for future TRI submissions; EPA states the first TRI reports including PFHxS‑Na are due July 1, 2027. EPA also states PFHxS‑Na is treated as a chemical of special concern with a 100 lb reporting threshold, increasing the likelihood of reporting for affected facilities.
European Commission publishes February 2026 factsheet explaining EU food contact materials safety framework (non-binding)
The European Commission published a factsheet (communications/guidance material) explaining how the EU ensures safe food packaging and food contact materials (FCMs), summarising the role of the Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and related measures (e.g., GMP and plastics rules). This is not a binding legal amendment, but it can help compliance teams align internal training and supplier communication with the Commission’s framing of key obligations under the EU FCM system.
EPA expands TRI PFAS reporting: adds sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na) as a chemical of special concern
EPA issued a final action expanding PFAS reporting under EPCRA §313 / the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS‑Na). EPA states PFHxS‑Na is treated as a “chemical of special concern” with a 100 lb reporting threshold and notes the TRI PFAS list increases to 206 substances. EPA also specifies timing for regulated facilities: tracking/reporting begins with Reporting Year 2026 (reporting period beginning 2026-01-01) and the first Form R submissions are due 2027-07-01. Compliance teams should update TRI chemical inventories, supplier communications, and facility tracking systems to include PFHxS‑Na and verify applicability of the lower special-concern threshold.
European Commission updates CRA implementation factpage with timeline milestones and links to secondary acts relevant to operationalizing essential requirements
The European Commission updated its CRA implementation factpage (last update shown: 20 February 2026). The page summarizes staged application milestones that drive readiness planning for Annex I essential requirements (baseline cybersecurity and vulnerability-handling requirements) and points to related secondary measures (including the implementing act on technical descriptions for important/critical product categories and a delegated act related to CSIRT withholding/delayed dissemination via the reporting ecosystem). While this does not amend Annex I text, it is an authoritative implementation update used for compliance program planning (e.g., resourcing, conformity assessment strategy, and reporting preparedness aligned with Annex I obligations).
Illinois HB4953 amendment filed to restrict delivery of controlled substances to registered places of business/professional practice (linked to 720 ILCS 570/302)
An amendment (HB4953ham001) was filed that would tighten delivery controls for prescription drugs that are controlled substances by specifying that such products furnished by a licensed manufacturer/wholesale distributor may be delivered only to a registered place of business or professional practice as required by Section 302 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/302). Compliance teams for manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and dispensers should monitor for enactment and be prepared to validate delivery-location registration status and update distribution SOPs and shipping controls accordingly.
European Commission updates CRA implementation factpage with Annex III/IV-related milestones and application dates (conformity assessment bodies notification; reporting obligations)
The European Commission updated its official Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) implementation factpage ("Progress so far") summarizing key CRA implementation milestones relevant to Annex III (important products) categorisation and downstream obligations. The page highlights prior adoption of the implementing act on technical descriptions for important/critical product categories (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392) and provides a timeline of upcoming application dates that compliance teams track, including (as stated on the page) application of provisions on notification of Conformity Assessment Bodies (11 June 2026) and application of reporting obligations (11 September 2026). This is an official guidance/timeline update (web content), not a new legal amendment to Annex III, but it affects compliance planning and program timelines for Annex III-scoped products.
EPA PFAS landing page updated to reflect current PFAS actions and press releases
EPA updated its PFAS program landing page (noted as updated Feb 19, 2026) to reflect current PFAS-related regulatory actions and resources. While not a binding regulatory change by itself, this update is relevant for compliance teams as it serves as an authoritative navigation hub to EPA PFAS regulatory developments (e.g., TRI reporting actions and other PFAS program materials) and can be used to track official EPA announcements and links to compliance resources.
ECHA Member State Committee establishes ad hoc working group for SVHC 'equivalent level of concern' (Article 57(f)) cases
ECHA reported that its Member State Committee (MSC) established an ad hoc working group focused on handling SVHC identifications based on an “equivalent level of concern” under REACH Article 57(f). This procedural/governance development is relevant for compliance teams because it can influence how and when future substances are proposed/assessed as SVHCs under Article 57(f), potentially affecting pipeline visibility and future Candidate List additions.