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Ref. Ares(2020)545263 - 29/01/2020 bisesctu-rprreancttliyceincvheesctkilgiasttinfgorincduisvtidoumalchceacskess.ofOpLoAteFn,titahle iClloemgmalisasctiiovnit'isesAanntdi-hFarsauodrgOafnfiisceed, adedicated conference on his issue on 23-24 January also inviting industry. `The F-Gas Regulation remains an impressive legal tool in the fight against climate change. As evidenced by the changes in technology seen on the EU market, the Regulation continuous to meet its objectives. The upcoming review of the Regulation will be an opportunity to reflect on further tools for addressing illegal trade. `We should also keep in mind the increasing health and environmental concerns posed by highly persistent chemicals. There is increasing evidence of the adverse effects caused PbyFAeSxpoisnuwraetetro,hisogihll,yarftliucolreisnaatnedd cwoamstpeouannddst(hPeFtAhSr)e,atotnhitshemawiydecsapurseeadtooocucurrdrreinnckeiongf water supplies. This evidence was the pillar for the Council conclusions "Towards a Sustainable Chemicals Policy Strategy"of the Union. In particular, the Council calls on the Commission 10 develop an action plan to eliminate all non-essential uses of PFAS. `The Commission (DG ENV) is planning to deliver this strategy in 2020. Mrs Yvon Slingenberg (Director - Intemational, Mainstreaming and Policy Coordination) together with her colleagues from DG TAXUD and OLAF would be happy to meet with you and discuss issues related to the implementation of the F-Gas Regulation. We willbesending possible dates soon. `Yours sincerely, A 2