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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 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... -
Shinshu University Unveils PFAS-Free Fuel Cell Membrane, Achieving 100,000 Cycles at 120°C for Next-Gen PEFCs
Shinshu University Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Japan Overview Researchers at Shinshu University have developed a groundbreaking fluorine-free polymer composite membrane for fuel cells, offering a critical PFAS-compliant sol... -
FDA Solidifies Distinction: Medical Fluoropolymers Deemed Safe, Exempt from Broad PFAS Concerns
Mondaq USA Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reaffirmed on September 1, 2026, that fluoropolymers used in medical devices are safe and distinct from the broader category of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) of concern. The ag... -
Law Firm Bergeson & Campbell Issues Renewed Warning as Minnesota’s PFAS Reporting Deadline (September 15, 2026) Rapidly Approaches, Highlighting May 2026 Statutory Amendments
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. USA Overview Law firm Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. has issued a renewed warning to manufacturers concerning the rapidly approaching September 15, 2026, deadline for reporting intentionally added PFAS in product... -
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Urges Manufacturers to Comply with Looming PFAS Product Reporting Deadline (September 15, 2026) Under “Amara’s Law”
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) USA Overview The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has re-issued a reminder for manufacturers regarding the September 15, 2026, deadline for reporting intentionally added PFAS in products... -
EU’s Proposed Sweeping PFAS Ban Under REACH Advances Through ECHA Scientific Review; Final Opinion Expected Late 2026 Signals Major Industry Upheaval
Plastics Europe Belgium Overview A landmark proposal from five EU nations to implement a comprehensive ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including fluoropolymers, under the REACH regulation is currently undergoing critic... -
Europe’s 2026 PFAS Ban Fuels Innovation in Next-Gen, High-Performance Coatings
Europe Coating Show Germany Overview A coalition of five EU nations is spearheading a comprehensive ban on PFAS across the European Union by 2026, compelling rapid innovation within the coatings industry. This regulatory shift is acceler... -
Molhill Inc. Develops PFAS-Free Battery Binders, Compatible with Inexpensive Solvents and Dry Electrode Processes for Cost and Environmental Reduction
Molhill Inc. USA Overview Molhill Inc. has developed PFAS-free binder formulations for both cathode and anode applications in batteries. These formulations not only enable high-performance electrode coatings using alternative, inexpensiv...
