PBT and PMT Substances

New York Senate Proposes Healthy and Green Procurement Act (S09743)

New York has introduced Senate bill S09743, the **"New York state healthy and green procurement act"**, to hard‑wire life‑cycle environmental and health criteria into state purchasing decisions and steer demand away from priority toxic substances and high‑impact products.[^1^](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09743&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y#jump_to_Summary) If enacted, suppliers to New York state agencies will increasingly need to demonstrate recycled content, energy efficiency, green‑building compatibility and reduced use of substances such as PFAS, brominated flame retardants, bisphenol A, mercury, lead, dioxins and PVC in order to remain eligible for state contracts.[^3^](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09743&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y#jump_to_Text)

10 Apr 2026, 10:44assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

EU-Focused Perspective Calls for P-NAMs to Modernise Chemical Persistence Assessment

Regulators and scientists are advocating for Persistence New Approach Methodologies (P-NAMs) to address critical data gaps in chemical persistence assessments under REACH and CLP. This shift signals a transition toward high-throughput and in silico testing, likely redefining PBT/PMT determinations and data requirements for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) innovation.

9 Apr 2026, 07:30pubs.acs.orgEuropean Union

ECHA Launches Consultation on Hexaflumuron as Candidate for Substitution Under BPR

ECHA has launched a public consultation (closing June 8, 2026) on hexaflumuron as a candidate for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation. This designation signals a likely phase-out or restricted approval for PT 18 insecticides, requiring industry to provide evidence for derogations or transition to alternative substances.

8 Apr 2026, 16:01echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Bureau REACH Publishes 2025 REACH/CLP Activity Overview

The Netherlands Bureau REACH 2025 overview details significant progress on REACH restrictions, CLP hazard classifications, and occupational exposure limits for priority substances. These Dutch-led dossiers often drive broader EU-level regulatory shifts, providing an early warning for upcoming changes to substance restrictions and harmonized classification requirements.

6 Apr 2026, 16:37bureau-reach.publiqa.onlineNetherlandsEuropean Union

England: Environment Agency Launches Online PCB Equipment Registration Service

The Environment Agency has launched a digital service for the mandatory annual registration of PCB-contaminated equipment in England, effective April 2026. Businesses must ensure compliance with the July 31 annual deadline and budget for significant registration fees while planning for the eventual disposal of these persistent organic pollutants.

4 Apr 2026, 11:02gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US Chamber Of Commerce Comments On House TSCA Modernization Discussion Draft

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued formal recommendations for TSCA modernization, prioritizing predictable chemical review timelines and risk-based assessments. Businesses should anticipate a sustained industry push to limit the scope of PFAS regulations on articles and streamline the path to market for new chemical innovations.

1 Apr 2026, 19:42uschamber.comUnited States

ECHA CLH Dossier Submitted for 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane-1-Sulphonic Acid

Norway submitted a harmonised classification proposal for the PFAS substance PFBS to ECHA in March 2026. The proposed status as an endocrine disruptor and persistent/mobile substance (PMT/vPvM) signals heightened regulatory risk and likely future restrictions for short-chain PFAS.

1 Apr 2026, 19:31echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ECHA Invites Information On Bioaccumulation Study For 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-(1-Methyl-1-Phenylethyl)-4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol (CAS 73936-91-1) (Deadline 8 May 2026)

ECHA is seeking third-party information on a bioaccumulation testing proposal for a benzotriazole UV stabilizer (CAS 73936-91-1) by May 8, 2026. Companies should evaluate existing data to mitigate unnecessary testing costs and monitor for potential PBT/vPvB identification that could trigger future regulatory restrictions.

30 Mar 2026, 16:48echa.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission JRC Publishes Methodology for Selecting Substances for the Groundwater Watch List

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has finalized a new methodology for selecting substances for the Groundwater Watch List, identifying high-priority candidates for future EU-wide monitoring. This framework signals a shift toward stricter groundwater oversight for azole fungicides, antibiotics, and PFAS, likely leading to new environmental quality standards and increased reporting burdens for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

27 Mar 2026, 19:42publications.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU/France: HEAL Supports REACH Proposal To Restrict Octocrilene In Cosmetic Products

HEAL has formally supported the proposed EU REACH restriction on octocrilene in cosmetics, advocating for a shortened two-year transition period. This development signals strong NGO pressure for a rapid phase-out, requiring manufacturers to accelerate reformulation efforts and assess the environmental profile of potential alternatives.

27 Mar 2026, 18:41env-health.orgEuropean UnionFrance

Netherlands (RIVM) Highlights PFAS Drinking Water Guideline Versus Legal Limit

The Netherlands is moving to codify a strict 4.4 ng/L PFAS drinking water guideline, significantly lowering the current 100 ng/L legal limit. This regulatory shift signals a move toward more aggressive upstream source controls and heightened liability risks for industrial PFAS emitters.

26 Mar 2026, 11:59rivm.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EFSA Republishes Supporting Publication EN-8764 on Unacceptable Co-Formulants Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/574

EFSA has updated its technical evidence base for identifying "unacceptable" co-formulants in plant protection products under Regulation (EU) 2023/574. This data will directly inform future Annex III listings, necessitating strategic reformulation or withdrawal of products containing high-hazard substances such as CMRs and endocrine disruptors.

25 Mar 2026, 21:38efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

EU / ECHA Adopts CoRAP Substance Evaluation Plan For 2026–2028

ECHA has adopted the 2026–2028 Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP), initiating formal evaluations for 27 substances with suspected high-risk profiles. Impacted businesses should prioritize dossier updates and Member State engagement to mitigate risks of future REACH restrictions or SVHC listing.

25 Mar 2026, 12:15echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan Authorities Consult On Amendments To Hazard Information Reporting Ordinance And Guidance Under CSCL

Japan is modernizing CSCL hazard reporting by transitioning to electronic submissions and refining data requirements for monitoring and Class II substances, effective May 2026. Companies must update internal reporting workflows for digital compliance and assess expanded data obligations for Class II substances to ensure alignment with the revised ordinance.

19 Mar 2026, 19:34public-comment.e-gov.go.jpJapan

Netherlands Publishes Guidance On PFAS Classified As ZZS

The Dutch government has issued comprehensive guidance on managing PFAS following its classification as a Substance of Very High Concern (ZZS) under national environmental law. Businesses must now apply strict minimization and emission control standards for PFAS, necessitating immediate reviews of industrial processes and waste management protocols in the Netherlands.

19 Mar 2026, 08:35iplo.nlNetherlands

EU Proposes REACH Annex XVII Update for Creosote-Treated Wood and Notifies WTO

The EU has notified the WTO of a draft REACH amendment to tighten restrictions on creosote-treated wood, aligning Annex XVII with stricter Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) standards. Businesses must prepare for a general ban on the reuse and second-hand sale of treated wood to the public, alongside new record-keeping and Member State-specific restrictions for professional uses.

18 Mar 2026, 15:52docs.wto.orgEuropean Union

EU Draft Proposes ED and PBT/vPvB Classifications in CLP Annex VI for 100+ SVHCs and Active Substances

The EU has proposed adding harmonised classifications for endocrine disruption and PBT/vPvB properties to 107 substances in CLP Annex VI, including major PFAS, phthalates, and siloxanes. This 'Transfer ATP' will mandate new hazard labelling and trigger automatic downstream restrictions, requiring immediate portfolio reviews to manage future market access risks.

17 Mar 2026, 10:14circabc.europa.euEuropean Union

Luxembourg Government Presents First PFAS Report Outlining 40 National Actions

Luxembourg has launched a national PFAS strategy featuring 40 priority actions focused on environmental monitoring, risk reduction, and public transparency. Operators should prepare for intensified oversight of PFAS emissions and potential local restrictions, with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) singled out as a priority for future regulatory action.

14 Mar 2026, 16:23gouvernement.luLuxembourg

Sweden: Växtskyddsrådet Analyses Impact of Phasing Out TFA-Forming Plant Protection Products

Sweden has published a major impact analysis on the potential phase-out of 38 plant protection products that degrade into TFA, a persistent PFAS metabolite. This signals a clear regulatory trajectory toward market withdrawals by 2028, requiring urgent strategic planning for alternative crop protection solutions and supply chain resilience.

13 Mar 2026, 16:40jordbruksverket.seSweden

US Senate EPW TSCA Fee Reform Discussion Draft Backed by Manufacturing Groups

US Senate Republicans have proposed a major TSCA reform bill to overhaul the new-chemical review process and reauthorize fee authority for 20 years. The proposal aims to accelerate market access through expedited review tiers and third-party assessments, while industry must also navigate confirmed PFAS reporting windows beginning in April 2026.

12 Mar 2026, 11:24epw.senate.govUnited States