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PFAS ban: ECHA’s 2026 proposal for 14,000+ chemical compounds
The Innovator Europe Overview The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)'s scientific committees have endorsed a proposal for the most extensive chemical restriction in European history, targeting an estimated 14,000+ PFAS (per- and polyfluoro... -
EU PFAS Restrictions: Food packaging compliance timeline for 2026
SGS Germany Germany Overview Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), restrictions on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) in food contact packaging commenced for products placed on the EU market after August 1... -
EU PFAS limits: 50 ppm food packaging standards for 2026
SGS USA USA Overview Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), strict limitations on PFAS in food contact packaging entering the EU market came into effect on August 12, 2026, with no transition period. Companies must... -
EU to Impose Strict PFAS Limits on Food Contact Packaging from August 12, 2026 — Harmonized Testing Methods Urgently Needed
Circular Systemic Solutions (CircSyst) EU Overview The EU's Waste Expert Group has confirmed strict PFAS limits for food contact packaging will apply from August 12, 2026, marking a critical step for consumer protection. Effective implem... -
US DOE Funds Protein Evolution’s $3M Enzyme Tech to Industrialize Polyester Garment Recycling
Textiles Resources USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Protein Evolution $3 million to advance its enzyme technology for recycling post-consumer polyester garments into new fabrics. This initiative aims to scale ... -
US States Divided on PFAS Regulation: California Governor Rejects Bill Lacking Fluoropolymer Exemption Amid Debate on ‘Forever Chemicals’
American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) United States Overview A significant debate is unfolding across US states regarding the treatment of fluoropolymers within PFAS regulations; while some states prohibit intentional PFAS additi... -
EU and US Diverge on PFAS Regulation: EU Pursues Broad Restrictions, US Adopts Fragmented Approach Impacting Semiconductor Industry
IDTechEx UK Overview Regulatory approaches to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are significantly diverging between the European Union (EU) and the United States, creating considerable implications for industries, particularly s...
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