The European Union (EU) has made amendments to Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Following the amendments, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), its salts, and other PFHxS-related compounds will be banned under the POPs Regulation.
PFHxS Restrictions
PFHxS belongs to a group of chemicals used in various industrial processes and consumer products, including stain-resistant fabrics, fire-fighting foams, and food packaging. Exposure to PFHxS above certain levels has shown to lead to adverse health effects.
The table below lists the PFHxS ban under Annex I of the POPs Regulation.
| Substances | Information and Exemptions |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds | Limits:
Exemption:
Firefighting foam mixtures used in the production of other firefighting foam mixtures. The Commission will review and assess this exemption no later than 28 August 2026. |
The new changes are set to take effect on 28 August 2023. Click here to learn more.
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