The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 8, 2025, that it seeks self-nominations from small businesses, governments, and not-for-profits to participate as Small Entity Representatives...

On August 4, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a proposed rule...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 18, 2025, that it will prioritize the review of submissions for new chemicals that are intended...

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (MBEP) will consider the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's (MDEP) December 2024 proposed rule regarding products containing per...

Minnesota manufacturers face a critical September 15, 2026 deadline to report products containing intentionally added PFAS sold in the state, with extension requests due by August 16, 2026. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has provided guidance on using the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), including details on public contact designation and report review processes.

On February 18, 2026, the New Mexico legislature passed House Joint Memorial 3, requesting that the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board...

On November 14, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Synthesis Report on Understanding Fluoropolymers and Their Life Cycle.

On April 22, 2026, Change Chemistry and the Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst at the University of Massachusetts Lowell published a report entitled Incentivizing Sustainable Chemicals: A Policy Framework for Innovation...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, EPA received a petition on January 6, 2026, under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding certain chemicals in consumer...

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reviewing a petition for genetically engineered European plum lines designed to promote early and near-continuous blooming. APHIS has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment concluding these modified plums are unlikely to pose increased plant pest risks compared to nonmodified varieties, with public comments due by October 13, 2026.

On November 25, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the publication of a discussion paper entitled...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal, an online searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued...

On August 4, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice of determinations that modifies the list of taxable substances to include the following 21 substances: polyphenylene sulfide...

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The European Commission has proposed updates to the EU's Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation to align with recent UN Globally Harmonized System revisions. These amendments introduce new classification criteria for chemicals under pressure, revised precautionary statements, non-animal testing methods for health hazards, and updated provisions for skin-sensitising substances and atmospheric hazards, with adoption planned for Q4 2026.

New Mexico's Environment Department is opening public participation in reviewing the PFAS Protection Act, which regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products. The state will gather input through a public webinar and comment portal to inform recommendations on whether exemptions, including the fluoropolymer exemption, should be retained, modified, or removed.

The EPA has released draft guidance addressing potential risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids, marking a significant shift from its previous risk assessment approach. This guidance aims to clarify common exposure risks and provide practical risk reduction strategies for wastewater treatment operators, farmers, and state agencies. The move comes after stakeholders raised concerns about confusion stemming from the Biden administration's earlier draft risk assessment.

Minnesota manufacturers face a critical September 15, 2026 deadline to report products containing intentionally added PFAS substances, with recent legislative amendments exempting products manufactured before July 1, 2023. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has processed over 17,000 product reports through its PRISM system and provides guidance for companies navigating the reporting requirements and fee payment process.

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council reveals that most textile products tested in California and New York contain low or undetectable levels of PFAS following state bans on forever chemicals in textiles.

California's Department of Pesticide Regulation reached a nearly $200,000 settlement with an Idaho-based pest control company over allegations of illegal pesticide sales. The case involved 159 unlawful sales of restricted materials over four years, raising important questions about multi-state compliance obligations for companies selling regulated products through online platforms.