UK Confirms PDDP as Endocrine Disruptor, Circular Economy Act, PFAS Food Security Threat, ESRS Reporting Consultation and More
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What happens when the UK and EU agree on the hazard but diverge on the fix? Para-dodecylphenol (PDDP) has now been confirmed as an endocrine disruptor on both sides of the Channel – but the paths forward look set to differ.
In the EU, authorities are proposing a clear route: identify PDDP as an SVHC for its endocrine-disrupting properties, then move straight to a targeted REACH restriction. The aim? Capture residuals in lubricant additives, imported articles, and other dispersive uses in one sweep, without the delays or complexity of authorisation.
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive, meanwhile, has reached the same conclusion on hazard – but is holding its cards closer on regulatory action. Its July 2025 technical report highlights data gaps on environmental monitoring and GB tonnages, acknowledges industry efforts to reduce residues, and signals that a threshold for reproductive effects might be derivable. The instrument choice is still open.
For manufacturers, importers, and downstream users, this split matters. Different instruments mean different duties, timelines, and compliance costs – and in sectors like lubricants, fuels, and resins, reformulation cycles can run into years.
At Foresight, our regulatory intelligence platform will track PDDP’s journey through both jurisdictions – from hazard identification to final measures – so you can see exactly where the paths align or diverge, and act before the rules land.
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📰 Headlines at a Glance
🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🛢 UK Confirms PDDP as Endocrine Disruptor
UK REACH has classified para-dodecylphenol (PDDP) as an endocrine disruptor, citing reproductive and environmental risks. The move could drive reformulation challenges for lubricant and fuel additive manufacturers, particularly in marine and heavy-duty diesel applications.
📢 EU Opens Consultation on Circular Economy Act
The European Commission has launched a public consultation (1 Aug–6 Nov 2025) on its proposed Circular Economy Act, set for adoption in late 2026. The Act aims to remove barriers to trading waste and secondary raw materials, boost recycling rates, and harmonise rules across member states. Key measures target e-waste recovery, mandatory circular procurement, and extended producer responsibility reforms—significantly impacting chemicals, electronics, and construction supply chains.
🌱 PFAS Poses Growing Threat to Global Food Security
New research warns that “forever chemicals” are infiltrating agriculture via water, soil, and packaging, threatening crop yields, livestock health, and human nutrition. Regulatory moves in the EU and US could lead to tighter controls and phase-outs, making proactive PFAS monitoring, substitution, and supply chain engagement critical for manufacturers.
📊 EFRAG Slashes ESRS Reporting Burden by 57%
Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards Exposure Drafts cut mandatory data points by more than half and remove all voluntary disclosures. The consultation (until 29 Sept 2025) aims to make CSRD compliance more practical while retaining ambition, reducing complexity for companies and their supply chains.
🧪 Germany Urges Overhaul of Soil Chemical Risk Tests
The German Environment Agency recommends adding new tests for pesticide, biocide, and veterinary pharmaceutical impacts on soil microorganisms. The changes aim to better detect sub-lethal effects, including antibiotic resistance, which current methods overlook—potentially reshaping agricultural chemical regulation.
🇹🇼 Taiwan Plans PFAS Controls on 269 Substances by 2026
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment proposes listing 269 PFAS as substances of concern, with new thresholds, labelling, and reporting requirements from 1 Jan 2026. Manufacturers and importers should review formulations now and prepare compliance systems before the deadline.
The next policy changes are already on the horizon. With Foresight, you’ll see it coming.