The Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its draft opinion on the restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in March 2026. This was followed by a public consultation in which the Federation of German Industries (BDI) participated with the present submission. In its statement, the BDI comments on key aspects of the proposed restriction and outlines the socio-economic implications of a comprehensive PFAS ban.