Media briefing: proposal to restrict PFAS chemicals in the EU

Описание: Scientific evidence clearly demonstrates the negative effects that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have on people, nature and animals. Once in the environment, PFASs hardly degrade. Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have drawn up a proposal to restrict PFASs in Europe (currently more than
10 000 substances). This means companies will need to seek alternatives to PFASs.

On Tuesday 7 February, the five countries presented their proposal for restricting PFASs to European media. This is a recording of their media briefing.

The restriction proposal has been published on the ECHA website: https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publish...

The proposed restriction on PFASs is set to be one of the largest ever on chemical substances in the EU. The media briefing explains the details of the proposal. Experts also discussed the timeline for companies to find alternatives and the formal steps required before a restriction could be in place.

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