On December 4th, 2023, the EU issued the amended draft of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, which intends to amend the requirements of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in Annex I. The public feedback was launched from December 4, 2023 to January 1, 2024.
The proposed amendments are as follows:
About PFOS:
PFOS has the characteristics of oleophobic, hydrophobic and antifouling, and is widely used to produce surface functional treatment agents such as fabrics, leather, furniture and carpets to achieve waterproof, oil-repellent and antifouling properties. PFOS has very stable chemical properties and is often used as an intermediate to produce coatings, fire extinguishing agent foams, floor treatment agents, food contact materials, especially non-stick pan coatings.