PFAS Restriction Update - European Sealing Association

ECHA Press Release – Helsinki, 29^th January 2025

The Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) committees have their first meetings related to the UPFAS restriction process in 2025 during March.

Have a look at the agenda for RAC on 3-7 March and SEAC on 11-14 March.

• Opinion development on UPFAS substances restriction state of play and next steps.
• General approach in the evaluation of the restriction proposal
• Evaluation of the following sectors:
• Applications of fluorinated gases
• Transport
• Energy

After March, the next sectors for discussion are:

• Lubricants
• Medical devices
• Electronics and semiconductors

The RAC and SEAC will further work on the opinion development progress in 2025, followed by further consultations on socio-economic aspects.The European Commission will ultimately decide on the restriction in consultation with EU member states.

More news about PFAS:

• The ESA ESG Director Discusses PFAS Regulations in World Pumps Interview
• Fluoropolymers Downstream User Meeting: Addressing the Future of Fluoropolymers and PFAS Restrictions

Sandy Van den Broeck,
ESG Director, ESA