On November 20, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India issued multiple notifications announcing the withdrawal of six previously issued Quality Control Orders. This decision was made by the DCPC based on public interest considerations and in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The withdrawal took effect immediately upon announcement. Compliance actions already completed or initiated prior to the withdrawal remain unaffected.

On December 3, 2025, the European Parliament and Council formally adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/2439, amending the chemical labeling regulations passed in 2024.

To support the future implementation of the ESPR, this report outlines methods for defining and tracking Substances of Concern (SoC) in products and throughout their lifecycle.

The first report must be submitted by May 31, 2026, and must contain estimated emission data for the year 2025.

On November 21, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published three Commission Delegated Directives, introducing centralized revisions to multiple lead-related exemptions under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 2) Directive (2011/65/EU). These amendments focus on lead applications in alloys, glass/ceramics, and high melting temperature solders.