Publication of a new substitution support document
The OECD has published the 2nd edition of the cross-country analysis on approaches to support alternatives assessment and substitution
Inclusion of several hundred PFAS in the SIN list
ChemSec added 370 PFAS to the SIN list in its last update.
Reach : ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal
Details of the restriction proposal to reduce emissions of PFAS to the environment are available on the ECHA website.
List of SVHC: addition of two bisphenols, two PFAS and one phthalate
The list of substances of very high concern (SVHC) or candidate substances for authorisation includes since 17 January 2023 nine additional substances, including : 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromobisphenol A, bisphenol S, bis(2-ethylhexyl)-tetrabromophthalate, perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts and the reaction mass of octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine and octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine.
POP Regulation (Persistent Organic Pollutants) includes two new PFAS in its list of substances subject to concentration limits in waste
From 10 June 2023, concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorohexane sulphonic acid (PFHxS) and their salts and related compounds must not exceed certain thresholds.
Towards global action on long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs)
A risk profile for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) was adopted at the last meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-18)
SETAC EUROPE 33RD ANNUAL MEETING
Data-driven environmental decision-making will be the central theme of the SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting.
The theme of chemicals substitution will be addressed in particular in the following presentations:
Publication of a list of alternatives to PFAS in textile and leather treatments Primary tabs View(active tab) Edit Translate Edited on 06/07/2022 Summary: In connection with the entry into force of a Californian regulation targeting PFAS us
In connection with the entry into force of a Californian regulation targeting PFAS used in textile and leather treatments, the DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control) has published a list of alternatives to these substances.
European Commission publishes roadmap for restrictions on chemicals
As part of the European Union's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission presented its roadmap on 25 April 2022 with potential restrictions on the use of PFAS, bisphenols and C4-C6 phthalates.
Publication of a report on PFOS substitution in surface treatment
The German Environment Agency (Umwelt Bundesamt, UBA) has published a report describing the best available techniques in Germany for phasing out the use of PFOS for chromium plating of metals and plastics and for etching of plastics