EU Guidance for transitioning to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foams

Edited on 09/11/2025
Author: 
ECHA
Year of publication: 
2025
Source type: 
Institutionnel
Description: 

This report aims to support the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foams.

In particular, it proposes:

- case studies of companies that have already carried out substitution;

- methods for identifying PFAS-containing foams;

- recommendations for the storage and disposal of these foams;

- techniques for cleaning infrastructure and equipment.