Amendment: Listing of PFHxS and related compounds (Reg 2019/1021)

This procedure updates the list of restricted substances under the EU's Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation. It specifically adds perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and related compounds to the list of banned substances to prevent their accumulation in the environment and human health.

This change primarily affects the chemical industry, plastics manufacturers, and fertilizer producers. It prohibits the production and use of these specific 'forever chemicals' across the European Union.