Information Express | Control Requirements for Adding PFHxA Substances in EU REACH Annex XVII

On September 20, 2024, the EU Official Gazette published the REACH Regulation Amendment Regulation (EU)2024/2462, which revised Annex XVII of the EU REACH Regulation, added the 79th control requirement on perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances, and it was automatically transformed into the regulations of member States and began to be enforced 20 days after the publication of the EU Official Gazette, and it was binding as a whole and directly applicable to all member States.

The specific restrictions are as follows:

About PFHxA

PFHxA belongs to a class of substances in PFAS, which is persistent, highly toxic and bioaccumulative in the environment. However, it is widely used in many industries, such as paper and cardboard (food contact materials), textiles such as personal protective equipment, household textiles and clothing, and fire-fighting foam, because of its waterproof, oil-proof and antifouling functions.

Warm tips

EU REACH regulations are becoming stricter, and enterprises are facing more and more control requirements. ZRLK suggested that relevant enterprises should investigate the compliance of perfluorinated substances in products as soon as possible in combination with the control of laws and regulations, so as to ensure that the products put on the market meet the control requirements of laws and regulations and avoid economic losses caused by violations after the products are put on the market. Our company has a professional technical team and rich experience in product testing, which can help you easily understand whether the products are safe and compliant. If you need it, please feel free to contact us, and our engineers will serve you at the first time!