Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foams
G/TBT/N/EU/1098
Date of arrival:
2024 November 26
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Final date for comments:
2025 January 25
Description
This draft Regulation would introduce a new entry to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.It would prohibit the placing on the market and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams and in firefighting foams concentrates, including ready-to-use portable fire extinguishers. Specific transitional periods are proposed for different applications. In addition, several measures are introduced to limit the environmental emissions of PFAS from firefighting foams during the transitional period.
Objectives:
- Protection of Human Health or Safety
- Protection of Animal or Plant Life or Health
- Protection of Environment
Fields of Activity:
- Fire-fighting
- Products of the chemical industry
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