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Questions 2nd consultation round A. General questions A1. For which sub-use would you like to submit information? o Consumer mixtures o Cosmetics o Food contact materials and packaging o Lubricants and construction products o Medical applications & Pharmaceuticals o Metal plating o PFAS production (manufacturing) o Ski treatment o Textiles o Petroleum & mining o F-gases o Electronics & energy o Transportation o Waste [more options are possible] A2. If relevant, please indicate further details (for example textiles used in personal protective equipment) [open question, max xxx characters] A3. Are certain uses of PFAS missing? [open question, max xxx characters] A4. ... [data gap]... Commented [A1]: Why are these called sub-uses? Are they not just uses? Commented [A2]: Wouldn't missing uses be covered by the [more options are possible] in Q A.1? B. Questions in relation to the use (mainly for branches organizations) Information provided based on WP4 report: Use categories Tonnage Emission Expected trend (tonnes/PFAS) (tonnes/PFAS) (--/-/0/+/++)* Sub-use as specified in Q1 *--=strong decrease, -=decrease, +-=increase, ++=strong increase, 0=neutral B1. Do you have information that indicates that the information provided on the tonnage should be adjusted? Yes/No If yes, could you specify [open question, max xxx characters] and/or refer to literature / public sources B2. Do you have information that indicates that the information provided on the emissions should be adjusted? Yes/No If yes, could you specify [open question, max xxx characters] and/or refer to literature / public sources B3. Do you have information that indicates that the information provided on the expected trend should be adjusted? Yes/No If yes, could you specify [open question, max xxx characters] and/or refer to literature / public sources Commented [A3]: We typically use the term `industry association', if this is what you mean Commented [A4]: What is a use category? Commented [A5]: Is this the EU level tonnage and emission? C. Questions in relation to alternatives (mainly for individual companies) Information provided based on WP4 report: Use categories Sub-use as specified in Q1 Non-PFAS alternatives C1. What is the specific application/functionality of PFAS in your product(-s)/processes? [open question, max xxx characters] C2. Are in your view the listed non-PFAS alternatives technically applicable in your product(s)/processes? Yes/No If no, could you specify why [open question, max xxx characters] C3. Are in your view the listed non-PFAS alternatives economically applicable in your product(s)/processes? Yes/No If no, could you specify why [open question, max xxx characters] Cx. Do you have information on the alternatives' risk profile? Yes/No If yes, please describe [open question, max xxx characters] C4. Are there legally binding approval schemes for your product/process which have to be taken into account in case PFAS alternatives will be used? What is the average approval time? [open question, max xxx characters] C5. Do you actively (i.e. patenting) work on finding alternatives Yes/No If you would like to specify [max xxx characters] C6. If alternatives have been identified as potentially suitable, which timescale do you foresee for a complete transition to those? Please explain [open question, max xxx characters] C76. Do you have additional information on alternatives for PFAS in your specific product/process or sector? [open question, max xxx characters] Commented [A6]: What is a use category? Commented [A7]: Is applicable the correct word? Do you mean `suitable', `feasible' or `appropriate', for example? Commented [A8]: More info why "yes" is also welcome. Commented [A9]: As above - Commented [A10]: Unless the 5MS already have all this information. Formatted: Indent: First line: 0 cm Commented [A11]: Minimum performance standards? Commented [A12]: Why isn't there a yes/no option for this question? If yes, would you want to know about the details of the scheme? - its name and scope, for example. Commented [A13]: Patenting is more for the manufacturers of potential alternatives. If the survey goes to downstream users (which do not necessarily make patents for products using alternatives) this is less relevant. I would remove the brackets. Commented [A14]: This would cover both manufacturers of alternatives and users of them. Commented [A15]: Yes/no answer might be useful D. Questions in relation to impact of legislative measures (for companies and branches) D1. What is the economic impact (euro) and social impact (jobs) on your business/company if the use of PFAS is prohibited: a) In 3 years [open question, max xxx characters] b) In 10 years [open question, max xxx characters] c) Please make your calculations transparent in a calculation (Excel) sheet D2. What is the economic impact (euro) on your business/company if the following measures will become mandatory: a) Label your product [open question, max xxx characters] b) Recycling obligation [open question, max xxx characters] c) ..... d) Please make your calculations transparent Commented [A16]: Industry associations Commented [A17]: With what? Needs a more specific description to allow a meaningful answer. For example, would the label state `contains PFAS'; or would if just need to provide appropriate instructions for use and disposal to minimise releases / exposure. Commented [A18]: Are you also requesting an Excel file here? E. Specific questions for this sub-use -- to be provided by responsible sub-WP4 coordinator (max. 3 questions per sub-use)