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Position paper on proposed PFAS ban

Position paper on proposed PFAS ban

UIP has participated in a stakeholder consultation and drawn up a position paper in response to a proposal of phasing out all PFAS, allowing their use only where they are proven to be irreplaceable and essential to society.

Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden have drawn up a proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. They propose to restrict over 10.000 of PFAS and would amend Annex XVII of the REACH legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Regisration, Evaluation, Autorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have asked stakeholders for their opinion and two ECHA committees will evaluate the comments submitted by stakeholders and will develop an opinion. Based on this opinion the European Commission will decide in how far to restrict PFAS.

UIP considers that an exemption (or unlimited time derogation) for PFAS used in tank wagons would be needed. UIP could also support the inclusion of a review clause after 15 years to reexamine if appropriate alternatives are available on the market.

Please find the position paper on the right for further information.