Ammunition

EU NGOs Urge REACH Committee To Tighten CMR Childcare And Lead Ammunition Restrictions

In April 2026 a coalition of NGOs led by the European Environmental Bureau urged the EU REACH Committee to back pending Annex XVII restrictions on CMRs in childcare products and lead in ammunition and fishing tackle, while highlighting systemic delays in the EU Restrictions Roadmap. This letter signals growing civil-society pressure for faster and more ambitious REACH restrictions, increasing the likelihood of stricter controls on childcare products, lead-based hunting and fishing gear, and other high-hazard chemicals over the coming years.

4 May 2026, 18:21eeb.orgEuropean Union

EU Council and Commission Report on CMS COP15 Outcomes for Migratory Species, Marine Pollution and Lead Ammunition

EU institutions have issued an information note on the outcomes of CMS COP15, confirming no immediate changes to EU law from new species listings while highlighting new international decisions on lead ammunition phase-out, marine pollution and migratory species action plans. These outcomes signal sustained global pressure that could drive future EU and Member State measures on lead-containing ammunition and fishing tackle, marine biodiversity protection and implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

3 May 2026, 14:26data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionGlobal

European Parliament Question on Equal Treatment of Sport Shooting Disciplines Under Proposed Lead Shot Restrictions

An MEP has challenged the fairness of the European Commission’s proposal to ban lead shot in sport shooting after a five-year transition, questioning a narrow derogation for certain clay-target disciplines and its impact on practical and dynamic shooting. The Commission’s reply could reshape how derogations and transition rules are framed in the final lead-shot restriction, affecting ammunition producers, shooting ranges, and international competition planning across the EU.

28 Apr 2026, 17:55europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Clarifies REACH Lead Shot Restriction Applies Only to Outdoor Shooting

In April 2026 the European Commission clarified, via an answer to the European Parliament, that its proposed REACH restriction on lead shot applies only to outdoor shooting, leaving indoor ranges outside the draft scope. This narrows the immediate compliance risk for operators and suppliers of indoor shooting facilities, while confirming that the wider lead ammunition restriction is still progressing through the REACH comitology decision-making process.

23 Apr 2026, 09:22europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Minnesota Senate Bill SF 5143 Proposes Statewide Ban on Lead Ammunition

In April 2026 Minnesota introduced Senate bill SF 5143, a proposal to phase out the sale, possession, and use of lead ammunition statewide between 2027 and 2028. If enacted, this would force rapid substitution to nontoxic ammunition across the hunting and shooting ecosystem, with civil penalties, grant conditions, and buyback programmes reshaping product offerings and compliance planning.

21 Apr 2026, 12:37revisor.mn.govUnited States

EU Commission Submits Revised REACH Annex XVII Draft on Lead in Gunshot to REACH Committee

The European Commission has tabled a revised draft REACH Annex XVII restriction that would phase out lead gunshot for hunting and tightly regulate its use at outdoor sports shooting ranges across the EU, with REACH Committee examination scheduled for late April 2026. If adopted broadly as drafted, companies in the ammunition value chain and range operators will have around five years to shift to non‑lead shot, install or upgrade containment and monitoring systems, and implement new point‑of‑sale and labelling warnings, while bullets and fishing tackle are addressed in separate legislation.

15 Apr 2026, 14:44ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Publishes Draft Agenda for REACH Committee Meeting on 29 April 2026

The European Commission has circulated the draft agenda for the 29 April 2026 hybrid REACH Committee meeting, which schedules discussions and votes on Annex XVII restriction proposals (including CMR substances in childcare products, creosote, CMR entries 28–30, lead in fishing tackle and ammunition, calcium cyanamide and Terphenyl hydrogenated) plus authorisation decisions for chromium trioxide uses. These items do not yet change legal obligations but signal near-term REACH decisions for the highlighted substances and product sectors, so affected companies should closely track the meeting outcome, minutes and any subsequent implementing regulations.

15 Apr 2026, 14:06ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Great Britain Publishes Guidance on UK REACH Lead Ammunition Restriction at Outdoor Shooting Ranges

New UK REACH restrictions on lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges are now in force, mandating phased bans on lead shot and projectiles starting in 2028. Businesses must accelerate the transition to lead-free alternatives or establish formal risk-reduction and reporting protocols to secure available derogations and ensure long-term operational continuity.

4 Apr 2026, 10:59gov.ukUnited Kingdom

V4, Bulgaria And Romania Agriculture Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration On Future CAP, EU Budget And Lead Use In Ammunition And Fishing

Six EU member states adopted a joint declaration in March 2026 calling for a rework of proposed REACH restrictions on lead in ammunition and fishing tackle. This coordinated political opposition signals potential delays or significant amendments to lead bans as member states prioritize technical feasibility and national economic impacts.

28 Mar 2026, 17:06mze.gov.czEuropean UnionCzechiaHungaryPolandSlovakiaBulgariaRomania

UK Updates Central African Republic Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Summary of Purposes, Scope and Prohibitions

The UK government updated its Central African Republic sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a consolidated summary of regime purposes and prohibitions. This administrative clarification simplifies compliance monitoring for asset freezes and military export controls without introducing new legal obligations.

27 Mar 2026, 08:11gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Minnesota HF 4731 Proposes Health Department Report On Lead-Containing Bullets Retained In The Body

Minnesota has introduced legislation requiring a state health department report by January 2027 on the long-term medical and toxicological impacts of lead ammunition fragments. This study is expected to provide the evidentiary basis for future state-level restrictions on lead-based ammunition or enhanced consumer safety warnings.

27 Mar 2026, 07:57revisor.mn.govUnited States

Minnesota Legislature Proposes Statewide Ban on Lead Ammunition (HF 4743)

Minnesota is proposing a phased statewide ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of lead ammunition between 2027 and 2028. This mandate requires a total market shift to nontoxic alternatives and proactive inventory management to avoid future disposal liabilities and retail bans.

27 Mar 2026, 07:57revisor.mn.govUnited States

EU Commission Clarifies Major-Accident and Industrial Emissions Obligations for ASAP Projects in Lavrio, Greece

The European Commission clarified that Seveso III, Industrial Emissions, and OSH directives apply to private defense contractors despite military end-use exemptions for state establishments. Companies in the defense supply chain must maintain full process safety and environmental compliance as national authorities retain primary enforcement responsibility for industrial sites.

26 Mar 2026, 11:39europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionGreece

US House Passes Protecting Access For Hunters And Anglers Act On Lead Ammunition And Tackle

The US House of Representatives passed legislation in March 2026 to restrict federal agencies from banning lead ammunition and fishing tackle on public lands without state approval and site-specific scientific evidence. This development signals a significant shift toward decentralized regulation that could stabilize market access for lead-based outdoor products by raising the evidentiary bar for future federal restrictions.

22 Mar 2026, 10:29govinfo.govUnited States

EU Commission Confirms Split Of REACH Lead Restriction Proposal And Extended Transitional Periods For Hunting Bullets

The European Commission has split the proposed REACH lead restriction into two distinct tracks for ammunition and fishing tackle while extending transition periods for specific hunting bullets. Manufacturers must prepare for diverging compliance timelines and sector-specific requirements as the Commission pursues separate adoption paths for these high-impact product categories.

19 Mar 2026, 19:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

US House Rules Committee Reports Rule for Consideration of H.R. 556 Lead Ammunition Bill

The US House is advancing legislation to prohibit federal agencies from banning lead ammunition and fishing tackle on federal lands and waters. This move aims to secure long-term market access for lead-based products by preempting environmental regulations and agency-level phase-outs.

19 Mar 2026, 08:30govinfo.govUnited States

US House Rules Committee Reports Resolution on Lead Ammunition Bill H.R. 556

The US House is advancing legislation to prohibit federal agencies from banning lead ammunition and fishing tackle on certain federal lands and waters. This move aims to protect market access for lead-based products and would significantly restrict future regulatory efforts to phase out lead for environmental or wildlife protection reasons.

19 Mar 2026, 08:29govinfo.govUnited States

La Rioja Parliament Adopts Motion Urging 10-Year EU Transition Period for Lead Ammunition

The Parliament of La Rioja has formally urged the Spanish government to secure a ten-year transition period for upcoming European Union restrictions on lead ammunition. This regional pushback signals growing political resistance to rapid chemical phase-outs and may lead to increased pressure for exemptions or compensatory measures during the enforcement of REACH-based bans.

18 Mar 2026, 16:16parlamento-larioja.orgSpain

EU ECHA Invites Comments On Seven REACH Authorisation Applications Closing 08 April 2026

ECHA has opened public consultations on seven REACH authorisation applications for critical substances of very high concern, closing April 8, 2026. Companies in the aerospace, medical, and electronics sectors should evaluate these applications to ensure supply chain continuity or accelerate the transition to safer alternatives.

16 Mar 2026, 16:29echa.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Animal Sentience Committee Publishes Report on UK REACH Lead Ammunition Restriction

The UK Animal Sentience Committee has endorsed the UK REACH lead ammunition restriction while identifying critical implementation risks regarding the performance of non-lead alternatives. Manufacturers should anticipate potential new requirements for product labeling and performance standards, alongside possible future licensing and restrictions for airgun ammunition.

13 Mar 2026, 08:41gov.ukUnited Kingdom