The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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The Commission has unveiled a package of EUDR measures aimed at providing guidance and easing implementation.
The delegated act will adjust the range of commodities and products falling within the EUDR’s scope.
The Commission has…
EPA’s decision, paired with a newly unveiled research program from the Department of Health and Human Services, increases scrutiny on these emerging contaminants.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Casey Lynn Kirk
On April 2, 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL…
PPWR provisions include requirements on recyclability, minimum recycled content, labelling, packaging minimisation, reuse, and refill-related obligations.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The PPWR includes sustainability and labelling requirements across the entire packaging life cycle, from production to use and waste management.
The European Commission has recently released FAQs and implementation guidance to…
The Sustainability Omnibus has led to substantive amendments to the EU CSRD, EU CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, bringing clarity on next steps.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber, David Little, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On December 2025, after months of negotiation, the EU finalised Directive 2026/47, also known as the Detailed Omnibus Directive (Detailed…
As EPA works to finalize a new existing chemicals risk evaluation framework rule, pending Fifth Circuit decisions and legislation introduced to amend TSCA could complicate the Agency’s plans.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, and Hunter J. Kendrick
For the third time since the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6 was amended in 2016 to mandate existing…
Long-awaited study highlights data gaps and stops short of making definitive safety determinations.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Meryl E. Bartlett
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Based on product listings submitted from 2022 through August 2024 identifying all ingredients in each product, FDA identified 51 PFAS intentionally added as ingredients, which were present in 0.41%…
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act setting out certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The EU has adopted methodologies for certifying activities that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it.
The voluntary EU CRCF framework is intended to build increased…
UK SRS S1 and S2 are now available for voluntary use, while the UK government considers which companies should be required to report under the new standards.
By Michael D. Green, Nicola Higgs, Betty M. Huber, Anne Mainwaring, James Bee, Toon Dictus, and Sara Sayma
On 25 February 2026, the UK government’s Department of…
The publication marks the finalisation of the Sustainability Omnibus process, resulting in increased certainty for businesses.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 26 February 2026, the EU’s Omnibus I Directive, otherwise known as the Sustainability Omnibus, which introduces significant amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive…
The recently announced stockpile represents significant opportunities, but much of that depends on unresolved details that companies must continue to monitor.
By Charles E. Carpenter, Joshua W. Marnitz, and Austin J. Pierce
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The $12 billion stockpile has been characterized as similar to other US strategic “reserves” but has a distinct setup with both public and private…
The use of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, is widespread, but certain compounds have been linked to environmental harm and human health impacts.
By Michael D. Green, Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The UK government’s PFAS Plan is built on three pillars: understanding…
The FCA is seeking views on proposals to update its climate-related disclosure rules for listed issuers to align with the new UK SRS.
By Mark Austin CBE, Michael D. Green, Nicola Higgs, Betty M. Huber, Anne Mainwaring, James Bee, Toon Dictus, and Sara Sayma
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On 30 January 2026, the FCA published…
