Since 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been discussing a proposal for a comprehensive restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the REACH Regulation. Despite the revisions made to the restriction proposal following an extensive public consultation, the industry remains critical of the blanket approach. In its current form, the restriction would have significant impacts on value chains as well as on the innovation and competitiveness of numerous industrial sectors.
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Occupational Safety and Chemical Policy
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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.
Die geplante Umbenennung der Betriebssicherheitsverordnung in „Arbeitsmittelbenutzungsverordnung“ sowie die Einführung der neuen Überwachungsbedürftigen-Anlagenverordnung (ÜAnlV) sollen mehr Klarheit bringen – könnten aber durch teilweise widersprüchliche Begriffe und neue Vorschriften genau das Gegenteil bewirken. Es gilt, Komplikationen zu vermeiden.
