On 26 November 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposal to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire-fighting foams. The draft Regulation aims to amend Annex XVII of the RE
Read More...On March 5, 2025 the Canadian government took a significant step to address the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals". These substances, widely used for their waterproofing, oil resistance
Read More...China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) is seeking public feedback on draft indicative lists of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds. These substances are widely used in industrial applications,
Read More...A bill aiming to establish a national policy for the control of PFAS per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as "forever chemicals" (PFAS) is gaining momentum in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. Introduced by Deputy Juninho do Pn
Read More...New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that the transition period for fluorotelomer-based firefighting foams will end on 3 December 2025. After this date, C6 fluorotelomer foams can only be used with EPA’s explicit a
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