Apr 15, 2024 · Some PFAS are also suspected of interfering with the human endocrine (hormonal) system. PFAS are released into the environment from direct and indirect sources, for example, from professional and industrial facilities using PFAS, during use of consumer products (e.g. cosmetics, ski waxes, clothing) and from food contact materials.

Oct 10, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s. They are ingredients in various everyday products. For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and …

PFAS chemicals exist, and the numbers are increasing as industry invents new chemicals.1 • Persistent. PFAS remain in the environment for an unknown length of time and take many years to leave the body. • Bioaccumulation. Some PFAS chemicals may accumulate in the body over time, due to more PFAS being absorbed than eliminated.

Feb 7, 2023 · The PFAS Restriction Proposal Media Briefing Brussels 7 February 2023 1. Concerns about adverse effects ...

Nov 20, 2024 · ECHA and five European countries issue progress update on PFAS restriction. ECHA/NR/24/31. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe.

Nov 20, 2024 · 1. General aim of the regulatory initiative on PFAS. In January 2023, authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden (the Dossier Submitters) submitted a REACH dossier for a restriction proposal for per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). PFAS

Jun 13, 2024 · Furthermore, RAC provisionally concluded on the scope of the proposal and the hazards of PFAS. The primary concern with PFAS, according to the committee, is their persistence, meaning that PFAS can remain in the environment for a very long time. Moreover, some PFAS may be of additional concern to the environment and human health.

Feb 7, 2023 · It aims to reduce PFAS emissions into the environment and make products and processes safer for people. All PFASs in the scope of the proposal are very persistent in the environment. If their releases are not minimised, people, plants and animals will be increasingly exposed, and without a restriction, such levels will be reached that have ...

for assessing the potential impacts of the restriction across various sectors using PFAS. As the work of the committees progresses, more sectors will be announced. The table will be updated accordingly. Sector/Topic RAC SEAC . Hazards of PFAS (only RAC) Discussion: September 2023, March 2024, June 2024 Provisional conclusions: June 2024 N.A.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) reached provisional conclusions on the proposed restriction of PFAS in three sectors. Helsinki, 5 December 2024 – In their last meetings for 2024, RAC and SEAC provisionally concluded their evaluation of the following sectors from the EU-wide proposal to restrict ...