Sustainability regulatory updates from June 2025
Provided below are sustainability regulatory updates from June 2025. These sustainability regulatory updates are about consumer products and cover global legislations, including the following
- Updates for European Deforestation Regulation
- The European Commission launches the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform
- New PFAS analysis for textiles EN 17681-1:2025
- Ecodesign and energy labelling working plan for 2025-2030
- Update to the list of waste related to batteries
- EPA delays PFAS reporting start date under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)
- Massachusetts finalises Flame Retardant Regulation: 310 CMR 78.00
- Publications on sustainability, the circular economy and the environment (chemical)
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European sustainability regulatory updates
Updates to the Deforestation Regulation
On the 23rd of May 2025, the European Commission published the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093. This requlation laid down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 about a list of countries that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 26th of May 2025. It shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
On the other hand, on the 24th of May 2025, the European Commission published the draft Delegated Regulation which will amend the Deforestation Regulation as regards the list of relevant commodities and relevant products.
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The European Commission launches the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform
On the 16th of May 2025, the European Commission launched the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. This is a new digital space designed to support stakeholders across the textiles ecosystem and in doing so, towards increased sustainability, digitalisation, competitiveness, and resilience in this sector.
The objective of this platform is to create an integrated support mechanism that facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building among stakeholders, in line with the goals of the European transition pathway towards climate neutrality and digital leadership.
The platform offers various resources such as news, sustainability regulatory updates, events, webinars, legislative developments, funding opportunities and networking.
For more information, visit the EU textile Ecosystem Platform here.
New PFAS analysis for textiles EN 17681-1:2025
On the 30th of April 2025, the European Committee for Standardization released the final approved text for the EN 17681-1:2025 standard, which updates the PFAS testing method standard for textiles and textile products. This will replace the existing EN 17681-1:2022 standard and will be adopted by EU national bodies.
For more details on specific updates about this method and what it means for your business, read this article.
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Ecodesign and energy labelling working plan for 2025-2030
On the 16th of April 2025, the European Commission published the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030.
This communication specifies the products to be prioritised for the work to be carried out up until 2030 under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR).
Among the priority products are textiles, particularly clothing and footwear, furniture, mattresses, detergents, paints, among others.
Information on environmental characteristics will generally be provided in the product’s digital passport. It will provide clear and reliable information on relevant product characteristics or performances, such as carbon footprint, water consumption, durability, reparability, or recyclability. Additionally, the Commission will establish a harmonised label for commercial durability guarantees. This will be a new product label for producers wishing to promote the durability of their products and for consumers interested in choosing products with a longer lifespan.
The objective for textile products is to improve product lifespan extension, material efficiency, and reduce the impact on water, waste generation, climate change, and energy consumption. The information requirements of the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products will work in synergy with the Regulation on Textile labelling, which is currently under review.
Footwear is in a separate product category from textiles due to its distinct material use, product functionality, and supply chains. It also has a lower impact than other priority products. However, a study will be commissioned during the implementation of this work plan. The study will assess the potential for improving the environmental sustainability of footwear under the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products and will be completed by the end of 2027.
The Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products places a particular emphasis on product information. Information requirements are necessary to help consumers make choices.
For more information on this working plan, consult the European Commission website here.
Update to the list of waste related to batteries
On the 20th of May 2025, the European Commission published the Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/934 which amends Decision 2000/532/EC as regards an update of the list of waste in relation to battery-related waste.
To contribute to the safe and effective management of waste batteries, it is necessary to update the list of waste set out in Decision 2000/532/EC to consider new battery chemistries and battery-related waste management. This will improve the identification and classification of waste streams as well as support improved sorting, recycling, and reporting of battery-related waste.
This Decision shall enter into force on the 9th of June 2025, and it shall apply from the 9th of November 2026.
US sustainability regulatory updates
EPA delays PFAS reporting start date under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)
On 13 May 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an interim final rule postponing the start of the reporting period for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Originally slated to begin on 11 July 2025, the reporting period will now start on 13 April 2026, and conclude on 13 October 2026. For small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers, the deadline is extended to 13 April 2027. This postponement is among one of the most important sustainability regulatory updates in the US, drawing considerable attention from the global community.
Reasons for the delay
The EPA cited the need for additional time to develop and test the electronic reporting tool that will collect the required data. Recognising challenges users have faced with other TSCA reporting applications, the agency emphasised the importance of ensuring the new system functions effectively before the reporting period begins. This delay also allows for stakeholder engagement in testing the application, ensuring it meets the intended data collection requirements.
Scope of the reporting rule
Under the finalised rule from October 2023, any entity that has manufactured (including imported) PFAS or PFAS-containing articles for commercial purposes in any year from 2011 through 2022 is required to report information to the EPA. This includes data on manufacturing, use, disposal, byproducts, worker exposures, and environmental and health effects of those PFAS.
Public comment period
While the delay is effective immediately, the EPA is accepting public comments on this interim final rule for 30 days. Additionally, the agency is considering reopening other aspects of the rule for public comment, aiming to address any submitted feedback concurrently.
Massachusetts finalises Flame Retardant Regulation: 310 CMR 78.00
On 9 May 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) finalised regulation 310 CMR 78.00, titled “Ban of Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants.” This regulation prohibits the sale, distribution, or importation into Massachusetts of specified consumer products containing certain chemical flame retardants exceeding 1,000 parts per million (ppm) in any component part.
Background
The regulation implements provisions of the 2020 law, An Act to Protect Children, Families, and Firefighters from Harmful Flame Retardants (Chapter 261 of the Acts of 2020). This law was enacted to reduce exposure to toxic flame retardants, which have been linked to health issues, including endocrine disruption and cancer.
Covered products
The regulation applies to the following categories of products:
- Bedding
- Carpeting
- Children’s products
- Residential upholstered furniture
- Window treatments
These products are prohibited from containing any of the specified flame retardants above the 1,000 ppm threshold.
Prohibited flame retardants
The regulation bans the following 11 flame retardant chemicals and their analogues:
- Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP)
- Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP)
- Antimony trioxide
- Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrabromophthalate (TBPH)
- 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB)
- Chlorinated paraffins
- Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP)
- Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE)
- Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE)
- Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
Sustainability regulatory updates, the circular economy and the environment (chemical)
The table below summarises the most recent publications regarding sustainability regulatory updates, the circular economy, and the environment (non-exhaustive).
| Entity | Date | Publication |
| Legislation.gov.uk | 15/04/2025 | The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025 No. 497)
These Regulations amend the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2617) (“the 2010 Regulations”) and the Energy Information Regulation (S.I. 2011/1524) (“the 2011 Regulations”) in order to implement the Windsor Framework. |
| European Commission | 16/04/2025 | COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Implementation of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2022-2024 |
| European Commission | 16/04/2025 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030 (COM/2025/187 final) |
| European Commission | 20/05/2025 | Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/934 of 5 March 2025 amending Decision 2000/532/EC as regards an update of the list of waste in relation to battery-related waste |
| European Commission | 12/12/2024 | Omnibus IV
The European Commission published several proposals related to the Omnibus IV Simplification Package with the aim to cut red tape, reduce costs and modernise EU rules as part the ongoing Single Market Simplification effort. The proposals are:
It is also available here for questions and answer on simplification Omnibus IV. |
| European Commission | 23/05/2025 | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 of 22 May 2025 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a list of countries that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities for which the relevant products do not comply with Article 3, point (a). |
| European Commission | 24/05/2025 | According to the Article 34(5) of EUDR, the Commission is to adopt delegated acts to amend Annex I with regard to the relevant CN codes of relevant products that contain, have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities. The European Commission published the following draft.
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of relevant commodities and relevant products. Learn more. |
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