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New Global PFAS Regulations: How to Remain Compliant in 2026

Qudsia Evans — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Global PFAS regulations are accelerating worldwide as governments respond to growing evidence of long-term health and environmental harm. This acceleration creates more complications for compliance teams, as requirements vary by market, product category, and the PFAS lists referenced in each regulation. For manufacturers, brands, and retailers, the challenge goes beyond identifying PFAS. It’s keeping pace with changing restrictions, disclosure rules, and enforcement trends across the United States, the European Union, and other key markets.

Supply Chain Compliance News: Regulatory Updates and ESG Reporting Standards

info@sourceintelligence.com (Source Intelligence) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Global regulatory updates, PFAS restrictions, ESG standards, and more — updated regularly

How to Improve Supplier Engagement for Supply Chain Compliance

info@sourceintelligence.com (Source Intelligence) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:06:39 GMT

When suppliers stop responding to compliance requests, it's not a supplier problem–it's a compliance risk. This risk surfaces as detained shipments, enforcement fines, late-stage engineering redesigns, and lost market access. Here are five steps leading compliance teams use to reverse supplier fatigue and build lasting supplier engagement.

EU PPWR Compliance: Requirements and How to Prepare

Travis Miller — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) introduced new compliance requirements for any company placing packaging on the EU market when it took effect in August 2026. While many of the rules build on existing legislation, the compliance challenge is operational. Most organizations lack centralized packaging data, supplier visibility, and the systems needed to demonstrate compliance across the full product lifecycle. In this guide, we break down what the EU PPWR requires, where compliance programs fall short, and how companies can take a more structured, system-driven approach.

Full Material Declarations: How to Turn FMD Data Into a Lasting Compliance Asset

Travis Miller — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Regulatory complexity isn't slowing down. The REACH SVHC list updates twice a year. California's Proposition 65 adds new substances annually. Newer rules, like expanding PFAS restrictions in consumer products, keep adding to what manufacturers need to track.

U.S. PFAS Regulations by State for Consumer Products

info@sourceintelligence.com (Source Intelligence) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," are synthetic compounds found in a wide range of consumer products. These chemicals are notorious for their persistence in the environment and tendency to accumulate in the human body, raising significant environmental and public health concerns. Due to the associated risks, many governments, including those in the United States (U.S.), are rapidly advancing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS.

California Prop 65 Compliance Basics: Labeling Requirements and Chemical List Updates

info@sourceintelligence.com (Source Intelligence) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

California Proposition 65, commonly referred to as Prop 65, is one of the most visible chemical disclosure laws in the United States. For companies selling products into California, Prop 65 compliance directly affects labeling, ecommerce listings, and supplier data management.

How to Build a Scalable Compliance Program That Grows With Your Business

Travis Miller — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Supply chain compliance teams are managing more regulations, reporting obligations, and customer requests than ever before, often without additional resources. As compliance complexity grows, the challenge is no longer simply meeting regulatory requirements. Organizations must learn how to build a compliance program that can scale alongside the business and adapt to an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

The following strategies are based on the experience of Source Intelligence compliance experts who have helped organizations build more scalable compliance programs. They reflect the common characteristics and best practices of mature, high-performing compliance programs.

Best Practices for Obsolescence Management of Electronic Components

Mitchell Engley — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Obsolescence management has evolved from an engineering concern into a broader business and supply chain resilience issue. As product lifecycles in aerospace and defense, industrial equipment, transportation, and medical devices continue to outlast the electronic components they rely on, manufacturers must support products long after original parts become difficult to source or unavailable. That makes the management of electronic component obsolescence essential for reducing supply chain risk and maintaining long-term product support.

Navigating the PPWR: Understanding EPR, Packaging Compliance, and EU Sustainability Requirements

info@sourceintelligence.com (Source Intelligence) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:24:27 GMT

The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping how companies manage packaging compliance across the EU. While many organizations are already familiar with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations, PPWR introduces new requirements around recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, hazardous substances, and documentation that go far beyond traditional reporting requirements.