Well-targeted PFAS regulation key to keep our net zero targets within reach 31 July 2023 The Hydrogen Council supports science-based evaluation of real environmental concerns and a thoughtful approach to risk mitigation and management.

Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Jul 31, 2023 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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Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS May 25, 2023 Japan Fluoropolymers Industry Association (JFIA) We, Japan Fluoropolymers Industry Association (JFIA), think that fluoropolymers should be distinguished from the proposed restriction of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which collectively regulates more than 10,000 of organofluorine compounds (PFAS) on the grouping basis.

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*UBS Global Research and Evidence Lab 6 July 2023 Q-Series How will tightening 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) regulation impact the manufacturing sector?

On behalf of: To: Member States Competent Authorities developing the EU-wide restriction on PFAS - The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden CC: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Brussels, 2nd June 2021 Re: Request for a meeting to present civil society study on PFAS presence in single use food packaging and tableware across Europe Dear Competent authorities, We, the undersigned organisations, are writing to you in order to inform you about the release of our joint study about the presence of per- and polyfluorinated compounds in food contact articles across Europe, and seek an exchange with you to present its findings and discuss them in relation to your ongoing preparations for a Europe-wide restriction on all non-essential uses of such compounds.

August 22, 2023 Non-confidential comments for Annex XV restriction report: Food contact materials Dear Madame or Sir, We welcome the opportunity to provide input on the restriction proposal regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

EURATEX contribution to the ECHA public consultation May 2020 Initial comments on proposed restriction for PFHxA, its salts and related substances EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Industry Confederation, wishes to convey its first comments on the proposed restriction for PFHxA, its salts and related substances.

DRAFT MINUTES Meeting: Date & time: Place: Attendance Workplace FPP4EU Collaboration Platform workshop 15 June 2022; 10:00-15:30 (CEST) Hotel Thon EU, Rue de la Loi 75, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams List of attending organisations on pages 7-9 Link to minutes and presentations are here 1.

Procedure in SEAC and involvement of relevant stakeholders FPP4EU Collaboration Platform Workshop 12 December 2022 Michael Gmeinder European Chemicals Agency ECHA Overview 2 REACH restriction process Opinion-making in SEAC Input of stakeholders REACH restriction Protects our health and the environment from chemical risks Addresses a risk that is not adequately controlled Where action is required at EU wide level Safety net for other REACH and EU processes Usually limits or bans manufacture, placing on the market or use of a substance (also in a mixture/article) Can set out specific conditions such as technical measures or labelling requirements Dossier Submitter can be Member State(s) or ECHA 3 Restriction proposal Restriction report (Annex XV report) includes: Information on hazards, exposures and risk Justification for action at EU wide level Available information on alternatives Report has to show that a restriction is the most appropriate measure to address identified risk Restriction report may also include socio-economic analysis Net benefits (human health, environment) Net costs (industry, consumers, social and wider implications) Usually included Inform decision maker for final decision (with opinions) 4 After submission Expected for `universal' PFAS: 13 January 2023 Restriction report publicly available after submission (prepublication, not for consultation) Early February 2023 Opinion-making process (typically 14 months) Conformity check: RAC and SEAC March 2023 meetings Six-month consultation on restriction report 22 March 2023 Evaluations of RAC and SEAC documented as `opinions' 60-day consultation on SEAC draft opinion Comments submitted in consultation (and responses) published with updated proposal (Background Document) After adoption, opinions published and sent to Commission Scrutiny by EU Council and European Parliament 5 Restriction process 6 echa.europa.eu/restriction-process Objectives of opinion-making Client is the decision maker (Commission and Member States) Based on the proposal and RAC/SEAC opinions they need to: Decide that there is an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment, arising from the manufacture, use or placing on the market of substances Decide that the risk needs to be addressed on a EU wide basis Take into account the socio-economic impacts of the proposal, including the availability of alternatives RAC/SEAC evaluation focuses on 'justification for a restriction' Assessment by the Dossier Submitter in restriction report Comments by interested parties in the consultations 7 Objectives of opinion-making - SEAC Formulate an opinion on the proposed restriction and the related socio-economic impacts, taking into account consultation comments What are the impacts of the proposed restriction?

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.

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.