US Court Issues New Ruling! decaBDE Restriction Rule Remanded to EPA for Re-evaluation

Ninth Circuit unanimously rules EPA's decaBDE exemptions lack substantial evidence, remanding the 2024 rule. The rule remains in effect under "remand without vacatur." Covers five-year litigation timeline, global POPs alignment, REACH24H compliance recommendations, and a quick-reference appendix of current US requirements.

TSCA SNUR on Battery CAM: Lithium Battery Export Compliance

EPA proposes a TSCA SNUR for battery cathode active materials with seven lifecycle compliance baselines. REACH24H advises exporters to monitor progress and confirm supply chain readiness before the final rule.

Italy's 2026 PNCB Tightens BPR and CLP Enforcement

Italy's Ministry of Health has published the 2026 PNCB, establishing a comprehensive inspection framework covering BEF projects, document consistency, expanded product categories, and analytical controls. Companies exporting to Italy must prepare for stricter joint BPR and CLP enforcement.

China's 2025 Food Labeling Regulations: 5 Key Changes Before March 2027

China's 2025 food labeling regulations (GB 7718-2025 and GB 28050-2025) take effect March 16, 2027. Key changes include mandatory Year-Month-Day date format, mandatory allergen labeling for 8 categories, expanded 1+6 nutrition labeling with saturated fat and sugar, revised NRV values affecting nutrient claims, and new ingredient claim rules.