Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - ECHA
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, …
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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 …
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 …
Feb 7, 2023 · The PFAS Restriction Proposal Media Briefing Brussels 7 February 2023 1. Concerns about adverse effects ...
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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, …
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) …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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 …