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Taiwan, China's CSMA to list 14 toxic and 182 concerned PFAS substances under TCCSCA, effective Jan 1, 2027, with 2-year grace period.

India's MoEFCC has proposed major revisions to the Ecomark eco-label criteria for paints, batteries, paper, wood products, fire extinguishers, and coir products.

Taiwan's International Trade Administration has assigned import code 508 and export code 533 to PFHxS, its salts, and related compounds.

On March 30, 2026, the European Parliament and the Council jointly adopted a draft EU directive proposing amendments to three key water policy directives.

On March 30, 2026, the European Commission released the guidance document and accompanying Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the PPWR.

On February 11, 2025, EU Regulation 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) officially entered into force.

This regulation will come into force on June 30, 2026, repealing and replacing the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012.

Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and C9-21 PFCAs will be added into Part A of Annex I to the EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021.

Stakeholders must submit feedback on the proposed rule by December 29, 2025.

The mapping systematically outlines PFAS applications across 14 major industrial, professional, and consumer sectors, including battery manufacturing, textiles, electronics, and PFAS production.