1 IAKA I Statement - PFAS Restriction Proposal For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology.

Nachweis von Per- und Polyfluorierten Alkylsubstanzen (PFAS) in Wildtieren aus Hessen - Ergebnisse eines Monitorings aus den Jahren 2020 - 2022 Perfluorierte Alkylsubstanzen (PFAS) werden bereits seit den 1950er Jahren in verschiedensten Industriezweigen, beispielsweise in der Textilindustrie zur Herstellung Wasser abweisender, atmungsaktiver Jacken und in der Papierindustrie zur Produktion von Schmutz, Fett und Wasser abweisendem Papier verwendet.

Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Aug 25, 2023 Japan Valve Manufactures' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Aug 25, 2023 Japan Valve Manufactures' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

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PFOS and PFOA Conversion to Short-Chain PFAS-Containing Materials Used in Semiconductor Manufacturing Semiconductor PFAS Consortium Photolithography Working Group June 5, 2023 Acknowledgments: The PFAS Consortium would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Semiconductor PFAS Consortium Photolithography Technical Working Group for their efforts to compile this information.

Comments on the PFAS European Restriction ProposalFinal Draft Director, Material Industries Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan is closely following ECHA's proposed restriction for perfluoroalkyl compounds and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), published on March 22, 2023, and would like to submit the following comments for consideration and appropriate action.

Application: fluororesin for measurement instrument-related applications Fluororesin used: PTFE (CAS No. 9002-84-0) Product Overview: reference reflectors and septums for calibration of colorimeters Fluororesin is used in measurement instrument, reference reflectors used in the calibration of colorimeters such as color chromatometers, and septum materials for analytical vials.

Apr 25, 2023 Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ) On behalf of chemical manufacturers, we, Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ), have been working tirelessly to comply with national chemical regulations.

Aug 1, 2023 Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Japan Valve Manufacturers' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers' Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

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SAE AEROSPACE SECTOR RESPONSE TO ECHA PFAS WITHDRAWAL CONSULTATION ENDING 25TH SEPTEMBER 2023 SAE International SAE International is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions.

CHEMICAL SAFETY REPORT PROVIDED AS COMMENTS TO THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE REACH RESTRICTION PROPOSAL ON PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) Submitted by figawa e.V.

PFAS Application in Textile Services, PPE, Medical Devices, Textiles, and Machinery The ETSA Perspective 1 Table of Contents ETSA: A Key Player in Textile Services ............................................................................................. 3 A Historical Perspective on PFAS Regulation ................................................................................... 4 Protective Clothing and PPE: The Critical Role of PFAS ................................................................ 4 Specific PPE Products needing derogation......................................................................................... 6 Medical Devices and Hygiene: Safeguarding Health with PFAS ..................................................... 6 Reimpregnation of certain critical protective clothes and medical devices ..................................... 7 Ensuring Safety through Standards, certification and re-certification ........................................... 8 Challenges and Importance of PFAS in PPE and medical devices................................................... 9 The Environmental Impact of PFAS................................................................................................... 9 Market Surveillance and Enforcement ............................................................................................. 10 Information Challenges and Regulatory Landscape: Navigating Complex Supply Chains ........ 10 Distinguishing Consumer and Professional Use...............................................................................10 The Textile and Apparel Industry: A PFAS Beneficiary ................................................................ 11 Industrial Machinery and Applications: Enhancing Efficiency ..................................................... 11 Implications of Restrictions: Balancing Functionality and Sustainability (Effects on Society)...12 A Collaborative Path Forward: Shaping a Sustainable Future......................................................12 Annex I.................................................................................................................................................13 2 ETSA: A Key Player in Textile Services The European Textile Services Association (ETSA)i has deemed it an imperative to answer the following ECHA consultation on the REACH restriction, in the interest of not only its industry and members, but also in the interest of individual safety and concerns over the preservation of human life.

Sept 2023 In January 2023, the national authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden submitted a restriction proposal on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of PFAS.