[Policy Daily] April 26, 2026 — New Materials Industry Policy Monitor

📋 Executive Summary

Report Date: April 26, 2026 (UTC)
Policy Areas: EU REACH / US EPA TSCA / China Hazardous Chemicals Inventory
Risk Level: Medium

🔍 Key Policy Updates

1. EU REACH — New Restriction on 2,4-Dinitrotoluene in Annex XVII

On April 20, 2026, the EU Official Journal published REACH amendment regulation (EU) 2026/859, introducing Article 83 in Annex XVII to restrict 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT):

• Restriction scope: Products placed on the market for professional users or the general public containing ≥0.1% (by weight) of 2,4-DNT
• Effective date: 20 days after EU Official Journal publication
• Current SVHC list: 242 substances (as of November 2024)

Impact: 2,4-DNT is primarily used in polyurethane foams, dyes, and explosives. Chemical materials and related products exported to the EU must be screened — exceeding the 0.1% threshold will result in market exclusion.

2. US EPA TSCA — PFAS Legislation Advances + Third Delay on PFAS Reporting Deadline

(A) PFAS Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Senate Congressional Record confirmed passage of the PFAS Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026, committing to phase out non-essential PFAS uses within 10 years. This is one of the most comprehensive PFAS legislative actions to date.

(B) Third Delay on PFAS Mandatory Reporting Deadline
US EPA has delayed the PFAS mandatory reporting deadline (TSCA Section 8(a)(7)) for the third time, granting businesses an additional 9-month preparation period.

Impact: The PFAS regulatory framework continues to tighten. New materials industry players (coatings, adhesives, textile coatings) exporting to the U.S. must proactively assess PFAS supply chain compliance.

3. China — Hazardous Chemicals Inventory Updated with 5 New Substances

China’s Hazardous Chemicals Inventory has been updated again, with 5 additional chemicals added to regulatory scope (Source: CIRS Group). Companies must reassess raw materials and finished products for compliance.

✅ Recommended Actions

1. Immediate (within this week): Screen all products for 2,4-DNT content; initiate compliance assessment if EU-bound exports are affected
2. Short-term (within 30 days): Map PFAS supply chain; identify new materials containing PFAS compounds; prepare TSCA Section 8(a)(7) reporting materials
3. Medium-term (within 90 days): Update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to reflect both REACH and TSCA requirements
4. Ongoing: SVHC list is expected to exceed 250 substances in 2026 — establish automated monitoring mechanisms

📊 Baseline Reference

Report generated: 2026-04-27 01:15 (Asia/Shanghai)
Sources: ECHA, US EPA, CIRS Group, Industry B2B platforms