What you need to know about the updated PFAS restriction dossier

This summary sets out the main points of the Background Document for the proposed universal PFAS restriction under the REACH Regulation. The Background Document describes the environmental and human health risks associated with the use of PFASs and assesses the appropriateness (proportionality) of different restriction options to address them.

This summary has been prepared by The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Sweden), National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Netherlands), The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Germany), The Norwegian Environment Agency (Norway), The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Denmark).