Meeting with Dr Sharon McGuinness, Executive Director of ECHA 27 February 2023 Electroplating industry as an economic factor ... is the electrical deposition of metallic surface layers, e.g. of Zinc Copper Chrome Stainless steel ... lays the groundwork for innovative products ... saves resources ... prevents corrosion and wear damage of 150 billion p.a. in Germany alone European Committee for Surface Treatment (CETS) 2 Electroplating industry ... is everywhere Automotive Electronics Plumbing Engineering Lifestyle Aerospace Information Medical technology Off-Shore Screws and more Mainly small- and medium-sized enterprises, thousands across Europe European Committee for Surface Treatment (CETS) 3 Electroplating industry as an economic factor Cross-sector industry and trendsetter Mainly small- and medium-sized enterprises (approx. 1,200 in Germany) > 50.000 Employees Indispensable partner in the value chains of major economic sectors 7.5 billion p.a. turnover in DE > 440.000 European Committee for Surface Treatment (CETS) Example: A car contains more than 3,000 parts that have been electroplated. 4 Electroplating industry as a factor for closing the Circular Economy Real metal surfaces have the following advantages compared to alternative methods that can only imitate this technology by means of a lacquer structure or a PVD coating.

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, XXX [...](2020) XXX draft ANNEX ANNEX to the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a toxic-free environment ACTION PLAN The measures presented in this action plan will all need to be taken forward in line with the better regulation principles, including evaluations and impact assessments as appropriate Key actions to be taken by the Commission Indicative timing [lead service is indicated for internal purposes only and will be removed in final Communication] EN EN Proposal for a horizontal identification of endocrine disruptors under EU| 2021 ENV, GROW legislative framework Horizontal proposal to review and strengthen if necessary information| 2021-2022 ENV requirements on endocrine disruptors in the relevant legislation to improve identification of endocrine disruptors Development ofnew fest methods for the screening and testingof endocring 2020-.._ JRC, RTD, disruptors.

== A 55.757 == uoropo ymers - yew scienti is study semonstrates t e insigne icant ns uoropo ymers ave... == Til: Toke Winther (M@mst.dk), DE ( El ( El ), ' P1 ( El ), P2 ( E2 ), P3 ( E3 ) Fra: P4 ( E4 ) Titel: Fluoropolymers - New scientific study demonstrates the insignificant risk fluoropolymers have on human health or the environment during the intended use phase, according to internationally recognized criteria Sendt: 19-07-2022 14:16 Dear Madam, Dear Sir, A new scientific study demonstrates the insignificant risk fluoropolymers have on human health or the environment during the intended use phase, according to internationally recognized criteria. 1.

== AKT 7248157 == [ Re: Gujarat Fluorochemicals - UPFAS - Fluoropolymers ] == Dokument 2 == [ GFL - EU regulators meeting - 29th March 2023 ] == Fluoropolymers in PFAS restriction proposal Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited Date: 29.03.2023 1 Contents Fluoropolymers in PFAS restriction proposal GFL's position on the restriction proposal GFL's contribution to the restriction process for exemption of fluoropolymers We do not defend PFAS Regulators and environmentalists are mainly concerned about PFAS that are mobile, bioaccumulative and toxic Fluoropolymers have nothing in common in terms of risk when compared to such PFAS of Concern Fluoropolymers fall within the PFAS group due to the structural definition only and do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with such PFASs GFL supports initiatives aimed at regulating PFAS of concern that pose an unacceptable risk GFL does not defend PFAS of concern Fluoropolymers in PFAS restriction proposal 1.

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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.