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Universal PFAS Restriction Proposes Annual Reporting for Derogated Uses
PFAS Restriction ProposalEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)EU
Announced
Mar 26, 2026
Description
The Universal PFAS restriction proposal includes annual reporting requirements for companies benefiting from derogations, including manufacturers, importers, and formulators of PFAS. Reports must detail the identity and quantities of PFAS used. Additionally, for fluoropolymers and perfluoropolyethers, site-specific management plans must be prepared covering use conditions, disposal, and justification for continued use.
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Universal PFAS Restriction Proposes Annual Reporting for Derogated Uses
r you Explore our wide range of expertise Browse our latest news, events and updates Discover the unique culture and career opportunities # Support for EU-wide PFAS restriction with targeted derogations: what happens next?  On 26 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its two scientific committees, the Risk Assessme
Universal PFAS Restriction Proposes Annual Reporting for Derogated Uses
scrutiny and public attention due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. The EU in particular has been taking steps to introduce a universal PFAS restriction under the EU REACH Regulation (the EU’s central chemical regulation framework). After a lengthy period with little official communication, a revised restriction proposal has been submitted by Member States on 24 June 2025 and was [pu