On February 20, 2024, the draft law to protect the public from the risks associated with per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) was published. The originally published version has already been revised and significantly weakened. The first phase of the ban was initially due to begin in 2025 and included food contact materials. The ban from 2027 for all PFAS-containing products was also replaced by a restriction to all PFAS-containing textile products from 2030.
The finalized law was published on February 28, 2025: Loi n°2025-188 du jeudi 27 février 2025 visant à protéger la population des risques liés aux substances perfluoroalkylées et polyfluoroalkylées.
Gradual ban of PFAS:
- From January 01, 2026
Cosmetics, waxes, clothing (except protective clothing) - From January 01, 2030
All textile products containing PFAS (essential uses excluded: Military + textile products listed by decree)
Author's note
This article has been machine translated into English.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
PFAS: Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds
