Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a chemical family widely used in the industrial and consumer goods due to their properties of water repellence and anti-grease. However, they are classified as persistent organic pollutants, which can be accumulated in organisms and human bodies causing long-time damage to humans and the environment. In recent years, the restriction of PFAS in many countries and regions has become more stringent, and the enforcement agencies have also strengthened the enforcement actions where more PFAS substances are restricted under relevant regulations.
On August 5, 2021, the European Commission published (EU) 2021/1297, revising REACH Annex XVII by replacing Entry 68 with the restriction of C9-C14 PFCAs, their salts and C9-C14 PFCA-related substances, which will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the official journal of the European Union.
Previously, the EU published regulation (EU) 2020/2096 in 2020 to remove the restricted requirements on PFOA in Entry 68 of Annex XVII due to its inclusion in POPs Regulation.
Highlights of (EU) 2021/1297 are listed as following:
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