What’s Trending in Compliance? June 2025
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We break down some of the top compliance trends in June 2025 that are generating the most interest globally this month.
1. EU: Omnibus Simplification Package IV, Q&A Document, May 2025
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission published a Q&A document on the Omnibus simplification package IV on reducing reporting and administrative requirements. The document refers to amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation No. (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Batteries Regulation No. (EU) 2023/1542, Critical Entities Resilience Directive No. (EU) 2022/2557, Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulation No. (EU) 2024/573, and others.
This Q&A document contains comprehensive answers to several questions, including but not limited to:
- Why are you proposing this fourth Omnibus?
- Which pieces of legislation are you amending today?
- What will be the changes?
- What is the benefit for companies?
- Why are you proposing this change?
- What is exactly the derogation from record-keeping obligations?
- How will you ensure a continued high level of data protection?
- What does it involve in practice/which products?
2. EU: Single Market Strategy 2025, Communication, May 2025
On 21 May 2025, the EU Commission presented the Single Market Strategy. The Strategy includes actions aimed at reducing existing barriers hindering intra-EU trade and investments, helping SMEs to operate and scale up their activities, and boosting digitalization to help businesses. EU Member States are called on to Member States to contribute in making the EU market the best choice for companies, workers and consumers.
The Strategy focuses on the following priorities:
- Dismantling barriers
- Bring new dynamism to Europe’s service sector
- Support SMEs’ development and growth
- Improve joint ownership of the Single Market
3. EU: Study Analyzing the Possible Application of ‘Common Charger’ Requirements to Radio Equipment not Covered by Directive (EU) 2022/2380, Report, May 2025
This Study, published on 6 May 2025, was carried out within the context of the “common charger” initiative.
Its purpose is to support the EU Commission in assessing whether the rules introduced by Directive (EU) 2022/2380 could be wholly or partially extended to additional categories of portable radio equipment. The impact assessment investigated the impact of three policy options on six categories of portable electronic devices, which included AR/VR headsets, wearables (excluding earwear), videogame controllers, widely-commercially available drones, radio-controlled toys, and smart electric toothbrushes.
The study arrived at various conclusions on potential impacts.
4. EU: Measurement of Formaldehyde Releases From Articles and Formaldehyde Concentrations in the Interior of Vehicles, Guidance Document, April 2025
The July 2023 amendment (Regulation (EU) 2023/1464) to the EU REACH introduced entry 77 to Annex XVII of EU REACH setting the limit value for formaldehyde emissions to:
- “0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles and 0,080 mg/m3 for all other articles (paragraph 1 of the restriction).”
- “0,062 mg/m3 for formaldehyde concentration in the interior of road vehicles (paragraph 2 of the restriction).”
In February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) received a request from the Commission services to prepare guidelines for the measurement of formaldehyde releases from articles and formaldehyde concentrations in the interior of vehicles in accordance with Appendix 14 of Regulation 2023/1464.
The Commission’s mandate stipulates that the guidelines should include:
- Description of appropriate test methods to measure formaldehyde emissions from articles and formaldehyde concentrations in indoor space of vehicles and examples of data obtained with these methods.
- Clarification of the reference conditions listed in Appendix 14 and additional factors that may affect the test results.
- Correlation of results obtained by testing under other than reference conditions. Information on suitable methods to be used for which a scientific data correlation exists between test results obtained under the reference conditions laid down in Appendix 14 and non-reference conditions and examples on how the scientific correlation should be applied to practical cases.”
These guidelines are limited to the above three points. Further clarification on the scope of the restriction (articles covered by other regulations and exempted from this restriction) will be developed by ECHA and the EU Commission via published support on ‘Questions and Answers on Restriction’.
5. Yukon (Canada): Packaging, Paper and Single-use Products Stewardship Plan, May 2025
On 4 May 2025, Circular Materials published their stewardship plan for managing packaging, paper, and single-use products in Yukon under the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation.
The plan is designed to fulfill regulatory obligations for packaging and paper product producers who have selected Circular Materials as their Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). It details the creation of a local advisory committee composed primarily of Yukon residents, including representatives from municipalities and producers, to guide implementation and ensure local input.
Designated materials under the plan include:
- All forms of packaging (primary, convenience, and transport);
- A range of paper products (newspapers, magazines, etc.); and
- Single-use items such as straws, utensils, and food containers, as specified in the regulations.
Excluded materials include, inter alia, items managed under other stewardship programs, materials from industrial, commercial, and institutional sources, products not supplied to residential premises, and non-recyclable items.
Performance of the plan is tracked through key indicators, annual reporting, and data submissions by producers. Furthermore, financing is producer-driven, with obligated producers paying fees based on the type and quantity of materials they supply. These funds cover all program costs, including service provider compensation.
The stewardship plan will commence on 1 November 2025, and will expire on 1 November 3030.
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