The marketing and use of perfluorooctane sulfonates

This procedure aims to restrict the marketing and use of perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a group of persistent organic pollutants. These chemicals are hazardous to human health and the environment because they do not break down easily and can accumulate in the food chain, threatening biodiversity and public health.

The restrictions will impact various industrial sectors, including chemical manufacturing, textiles, leather, plastics, and precision engineering. It also affects the production of fertilizers and medical equipment to reduce the release of toxic substances into the environment.