New Materials Policy Monitoring Daily Report (2026-08-20)

1. Monitoring Overview

• Monitoring date: August 20, 2026
• Scope: EU REACH SVHC, US EPA TSCA, China GB standards
• Major change today: None (no formal SVHC Candidate List update on the day; the last formal update was 21 Jan 2025, with the list standing at 247 entries)
• Overall risk level: Medium

2. Recent Key Developments (last 30 days & key milestones)

1. EU REACH SVHC intention list update (2026-08-10)

ECHA re-added 4,4′-methylenediphenol (BPF, bisphenol F) to the SVHC intention list, with a public consultation planned for February 2027. The substance was previously included in the intention list in June 2025, underwent public consultation in September 2025, had its proposal withdrawn in February 2026, and is now re-introduced. Bisphenol F is commonly used in epoxy resins, coatings, adhesives, electronic encapsulation and composite materials, and is of endocrine-disrupting concern as a bisphenol-class substance.

2. EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) applies from August 2026

The EU PPWR begins to apply in phases from August 2026, introducing limits on PFAS and heavy metals, conformity declarations, traceability, and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration. This directly affects EU market access for fluoropolymer and PFAS-containing packaging materials.

3. US EPA TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting window closed

The mandatory PFAS reporting window has closed: most manufacturers/importers were required to submit by 2026-01-01; small businesses importing only PFAS-containing articles had a grace period until 2026-07-11. As of the monitoring date, all regulated entities should have completed reporting.

3. Baseline Information

• EU REACH SVHC Candidate List: 247 entries (unchanged since the 21 Jan 2025 update)
• US TSCA: PFAS reporting rule in force; 2024 CDR data published, with preparation underway for the 2028 reporting period
• China GB standards: GB 38031-2025 “Safety Requirements for Power Batteries of Electric Vehicles” effective 2026-07-01; GB 18580-2025 “Formaldehyde Release Limits for Wood-Based Panels and Their Products” effective 2026-06-01; the “Action Plan for Upgrading Raw Materials Industry Standards (2025-2027)” is advancing, targeting 100+ new-materials standards by 2027

4. Risk Level

Overall assessment: Medium. No formal SVHC list change occurred on the day, but clear tightening signals emerged within the last 30 days (BPF re-entering the intention list, PPWR PFAS limits taking effect, TSCA reporting normalized), warranting continued attention.

5. Recommendations

1. Substance screening: Immediately screen your supply chain for bisphenol F (BPF) and other bisphenol-class substances; build a substance-level inventory and identify alternatives.
2. EU packaging compliance: From August 2026, packaging exported to the EU must meet PPWR PFAS and heavy-metal limits; complete reformulation and third-party testing in advance.
3. US PFAS reporting: Companies with US PFAS business should confirm TSCA 8(a)(7) reports have been submitted and evidence retained; monitor the follow-up to EPA’s November 2025 proposed scope revision.
4. Forward-looking engagement: Track the BPF public consultation in February 2027; prepare comments and material substitution routes early.