Event

FECC/Fluoropolymers Group WEBINAR: PFASs Restriction process, impact, and next step

19.09.2023

Fecc/Plastics Europe webinar: PFASs Restriction process, impact, and next step
Co-organizer: Plastics Europe
Speaker: Nicolas Robin, Director of Plastics Europe’s Fluoropolymer Product Group (FPG)
Location: Online
19 Sept. 2023, 14h00-15h00 CET
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Description
The restriction on PFAS will affect all PFAS market with a need of substitution for most applications. On February 7, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the REACH restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which was prepared by the governments of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. The proposed restriction would implement a near-total ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of all PFAS substances, including fluoropolymers.

In this webinar, we will analys the restriction process, the impact in our industry and what the next steps are to be foreseen under these circumstances. In particular the following topics will be covered:

  • PFAS REACH restriction proposal
  • Tentative timeline of EU PFAS REACH Restriction
  • PFAS REACH restriction public consultation

Nicolas Robin is the director of the Fluoropolymer Product Group under Plastics Europe. He has a track record of successfully shaping public policy at the EU and national levels on energy, the environment and reputation issues. Prior to his role in PlasticsEurope, Nicolas worked as in-house PA director for a leading glass packaging company, general secretary for electronic and payment system trade associations and manager of Brussels-based PA consulting firms.

The event is open to Fecc members only.

More information detailed information will be given in due course.