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Background Document to the Opinion on the Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
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Country/Region:
EU
Competent Authority:
European Chemical Agency (ECHA)
Type:
Report
Status:
Draft
Release Date:
2025-08-20
Implementation Date:
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 Official Background Document to the Opinion on the Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
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Summary

On August 20, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal, jointly prepared by five member states—Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden—aims to comprehensively reduce the risks posed by these "forever chemicals" to human health and the environment under the EU's REACH regulation.

History
2025-08-20
Background Document to the Opinion on the Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
Draft
Release Date: 2025-08-20
Implementation Date : /
2023-02-07
ANNEX XV RESTRICTION REPORT PROPOSAL FOR A RESTRICTION
Draft
Release Date: 2023-02-07
Implementation Date : /
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