- PFAS Restriction under REACH
SEAC opinion on PFAS is published and starts consultation
30 March 2026
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- PFAS Restriction under REACH
SEAC opinion on PFAS is published and starts consultation
30 March 2026
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The Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) has published their opinion on the PFAS restriction. At the same time, ECHA also launches a consultation on this draft SEAC PFAS opinion. The consultation will run from 26 March to 25 May 2026.
10 March 2026
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has concluded its evaluation of the universal restriction proposal on PFAS.
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07 November 2025
ECHA held a webinar in preparation for the SEAC public consultation on the PFAS restriction proposal. The webinar and slides are now available on the ECHA website.
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18 September 2025
The European Chemicals Agency plans to launch a consultation on the draft opinion of its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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29 August 2025
The European Chemicals Agency has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. The update was prepared by the authorities of five countries.
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28 July 2025
The European Commission presented its amendments to the European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target, putting the EU firmly on a path towards climate neutrality by 2050.
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10 July 2025
The European Commission presented an Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector, as well as reaffirming its commitment to minimise PFAS.
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18 December 2024
The official minutes of the plenary meeting in November 2024 have been distributed. The Netherlands and France are in the meantime regulating PFAS at the national level.
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26 November 2024
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 PFAS in Europe.
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