2022 Great Lakes PFAS Summit
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the third annual virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit on December 5-7, 2022.
International Congress on Poly- & Perfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
The international congress on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be held in Paris on 20 October 2022 (see programme below).
Publication of a list of alternatives to PFAS in textile and leather treatments
In connection with the entry into force of a Californian regulation targeting PFAS used in textile and leather treatments, the DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control) has published a list of alternatives to these substances.
PFAS Global Updates 2022
The PFAS Global virtual conference will be hosted on 7 September by professionals from different sectors who will give insights on the latest developments around PFAS.
European Commission publishes roadmap for restrictions on chemicals
As part of the European Union's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission presented its roadmap on 25 April 2022 with potential restrictions on the use of PFAS, bisphenols and C4-C6 phthalates.
Publication of a report on PFOS substitution in surface treatment
The German Environment Agency (Umwelt Bundesamt, UBA) has published a report describing the best available techniques in Germany for phasing out the use of PFOS for chromium plating of metals and plastics and for etching of plastics
Firefighting foams : Proposal to ban PFAS in Europe
ECHA has submitted a proposal to restrict the use of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams.
Restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams
ECHA will organize an online info session on 5 April to explain the restriction of PFAS in firefighting foams process and help those interested to take part in the consultation.
3rd National PFAS Meeting
The 3rd National PFAS Meeting aims to strengthen existing and establish new collaborations between scientists, political and public sectors to encourage coordinated and solution-based approaches to prevent future PFAS contamination and exposure-related health risks.
Biobased coatings Europe
The Biobased Coatings Europe 2022 conference will take place on 8 and 9 June in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and will bring together experts from the coatings industry and technology innovators to discuss the latest developments in this