| Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and persistent, mobile and toxic substances (PMT) substitution

Ineris publishes an overview of PFAS uses and documented alternatives

This report provides a detailed overview of the uses of PFAS and their alternatives, covering numerous sectors and applications. It can be used as a reference tool to support their gradual substitution in France and in Europe.

PFAS-FREE FUTURE - Safe & Sustainable Alternatives for Packaging & Textile

The ZeroF project, involving 12 European partners, is organising its final event on 20 November 2025 in Barcelona (Spain) to present three years of research into safe and sustainable alternatives to PFAS in food packaging and textiles.

European restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams is adopted

On 2 October 2025, the European Commission adopted a restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams.

CleanScreen: a new tool for replacing PFAS in the electronics industry

ChemFORWARD introduces an application to support the formulation of safer cleaners and degreasers for the electronics industry.

53nd Waterborne Symposium

The Waterborne Symposium will be held in New Orleans (USA), February 08-13, 2026. This congress is aimed at researchers and formulators in the field of coatings.

EUROCOAT 2026

Eurocoat will bring together suppliers, producers and distributors of coatings (paints, varnishes, printing inks, glues and adhesives) and raw materials in Paris (France) from 24 to 26 March 2026 to discuss the latest innovations to replace bisphenols, alkylphenol ethoxylates and PF

Cables Europe 2026

Cables Europe will be held in Düsseldorf (Germany) from the 03th to 05th March 2026.

European Commission adopts regulation on PFOS, its salts and PFOS-related compounds

The European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 to reduce the contamination limits for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and PFOS-related compounds in substances, mixtures or articles.

Publication of a report on the substitution of PFAS in firefighting foams

ECHA has published a report aimed at supporting the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foams. This document provides practical information on topics such as equipment cleaning methodologies, techniques for detecting PFAS-containing foams, and waste management solutions.

PFAS Workshop North America

The PFAS Workshop North America will take place on November 11, 2025 in Cleveland (USA).