ECHA publishes guidance for respondents for SEAC draft opinion consultation on PFAS restriction (incl. use‑mapping annex)

ECHA published consultation support materials to help stakeholders respond to the consultation on the SEAC draft opinion for the proposed EU-wide REACH restriction on PFAS. The documents provide instructions for respondents and include an annex mapping PFAS uses, which can help companies structure inputs on socio-economic impacts, uses, and potential derogations during the restriction process. This is non-binding guidance (not a legal restriction itself) but is compliance-relevant for companies preparing consultation submissions and assessing potential future PFAS restrictions under REACH.