Spring 2026 marks a period of heightened regulatory activity, with multiple public consultations underway across key markets addressing PFAS, POPs, and SVHCs.

EU enforcement actions highlight growing regulatory scrutiny across the European Economic Area

26 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

Dechlorane Plus restriction under EU POPs regulation enters into force October 15

30 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

The UV-328 restriction under EU POPs is now in force, while the Dechlorane Plus restriction is still pending publication.

14 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

60 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

52 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

European Commission adding one substance group and amending thresholds for another under EU POPs regulation

9 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

45 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

Persistent Organic Pollutants: See the list of products with PFAS under the EU POP regulation. PFAS regulations affecting electronics producers.

90 products lose European market access due to RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations. GreenSoft helps companies stay RoHS compliant.

18% of consumer products inspected by ECHA Forum contained Hazardous Chemicals, violating REACH compliance

Numerous products forced to be removed from European market due to EU RoHS and EU POP violations