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On June 3, 2026, ECHA released a briefing on the SEAC consultation for the PFAS restriction proposal, receiving 3,511 comments within a 60-day period.

On 30 April 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published Decision (EU) 2026/878. The decision clearly states that the European Union, on behalf of its Member States, will submit a proposal to the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") to recommend the listing of bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (abbreviated as TBPH) in Annex A (Elimination) of the Convention.

In June 2026, ECHA released the operation report on REACH and CLP regulations, summarizing the five-year effectiveness of EU chemicals legislation.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals", feature extremely stable carbon-fluorine bonds, high bioaccumulation potential and suspected endocrine disrupting properties, leading to stringent regulatory restrictions worldwide. According to OECD statistics, the PFAS family comprises over 10,000 substances. Fluoropolymers including Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), FEP, PFA, PVDF and PCTFE are widely applied in cardiovascular catheters, implant coatings, pacemaker wire insulation, as well as sterile high-barrier packaging for medical devices.

On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.

Here are five compelling reasons why PCN notification can become your "compliance accelerator."

On January 12, 2026, the New Jersey State Senate passed Bill S1221, officially titled the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act.

Recently, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has approved “Words or Symbols” informing the purchaser of PFAS in a product.

On December 15, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed to list n-hexane as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). Additionally, 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts have been added to the SVHC candidate list without committee discussion.

Recently, Haier Group announced the bidding results, and CIRS Testing has been fully recognized, once again becoming Haier Group's hazardous substance testing service provider. CIRS Testing will continue to offer high-quality inspection, regulatory assessment, and sustainable development projects as part of a one-stop compliance solution for Haier and its supply chain enterprises.