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.

In August 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As part of the revision, additional sectors and uses were identified, and alternative regulatory options were assessed. Although the updated proposal includes additional derogations, it does not represent a fundamental turning point. The BDI position paper evaluates the current status of the restriction procedure and outlines possible solutions.