On June 9, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation aiming to amend Annexes I and V of the PIC (Prior Informed Consent) Regulation, which governs the export of hazardous chemical substances to third countries. Its entry into force is scheduled for October 1, 2026, subject to no objection from the European Parliament or the Council.
This revision aims to incorporate several substances recently regulated under REACH, the Biocides Regulation, and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Among the main developments is the addition to Annex I of several substances already heavily restricted within the European Union, including phthalates DEHP and DBP, trichloroethylene, several chromium and arsenic compounds, as well as several substances subject to REACH authorization, such as UV absorbers UV-327, UV-350, and UV-320. Their inclusion would make these substances subject to the export notification obligations stipulated by the PIC Regulation.
The Commission also proposes to add UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus to Annex V of the Regulation, which lists substances whose export outside the European Union is prohibited. This measure follows their recent inclusion in the Stockholm Convention and their integration into the European POPs Regulation.
These new measures could lead to additional administrative burdens for European exporters. Several industry representatives have notably warned about the risks of logistical delays and supply chain disruptions for certain affected substances.
This revision confirms the European Union's commitment to strengthen control over the export of hazardous substances and to align the PIC Regulation with recent developments in European chemical legislation.
Reminder: What is the PIC Regulation?
The PIC Regulation governs the export of chemical substances prohibited or strictly regulated within the European Union to third countries.
Depending on the substances concerned, exporters may be subject to:
- a prior export notification obligation;
- an explicit consent procedure from the importing country before any export;
- or a total export ban.
Do you want to know more about the restrictions that may apply to your substances?
Feel free to contact us to schedule a product audit or a dedicated information session.
On June 9, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation aiming to amend Annexes I and V of the PIC (Prior Informed Consent) Regulation, which governs the export of hazardous chemical substances to third countries. Its entry into force is scheduled for October 1, 2026, subject to no objection from the European Parliament or the Council.
This revision aims to incorporate several substances recently regulated under REACH, the Biocides Regulation, and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Among the main developments is the addition to Annex I of several substances already heavily restricted within the European Union, including phthalates DEHP and DBP, trichloroethylene, several chromium and arsenic compounds, as well as several substances subject to REACH authorization, such as UV absorbers UV-327, UV-350, and UV-320. Their inclusion would make these substances subject to the export notification obligations stipulated by the PIC Regulation.
The Commission also proposes to add UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus to Annex V of the Regulation, which lists substances whose export outside the European Union is prohibited. This measure follows their recent inclusion in the Stockholm Convention and their integration into the European POPs Regulation.
These new measures could lead to additional administrative burdens for European exporters. Several industry representatives have notably warned about the risks of logistical delays and supply chain disruptions for certain affected substances.
This revision confirms the European Union's commitment to strengthen control over the export of hazardous substances and to align the PIC Regulation with recent developments in European chemical legislation.
Reminder: What is the PIC Regulation?
The PIC Regulation governs the export of chemical substances prohibited or strictly regulated within the European Union to third countries.
Depending on the substances concerned, exporters may be subject to:
- a prior export notification obligation;
- an explicit consent procedure from the importing country before any export;
- or a total export ban.
Do you want to know more about the restrictions that may apply to your substances?
Feel free to contact us to schedule a product audit or a dedicated information session.
