On June 2, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the Registry of Restriction Intentions, confirming that the proposed restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remains under opinion development within the REACH restriction process. The proposal, jointly submitted by authorities from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, seeks to restrict the manufacture, placing on the market, and use of PFAS across the European Union. The restriction initiative is based on concerns that PFAS are highly persistent chemicals that accumulate in the environment and can contaminate surface water, groundwater, drinking water, and soil. The dossier submitters noted that PFAS pollution is difficult and costly to remediate and that certain PFAS have demonstrated toxic and bioaccumulative properties, posing risks to both human health and the environment. The proposal aims to prevent further environmental releases and reduce long-term exposure to these substances. The restriction dossier is currently being evaluated by ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) as part of the REACH restriction procedure. The latest update reflects the ongoing scientific and socio-economic assessment of one of the broadest chemical restriction proposals ever considered under EU chemicals legislation.
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