The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an Annex 15 restriction report assessing the risks to human health and the environment arising from the use of firefighting foams (FFF) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The report suggests restrictions on placing on the market and use of PFAS in FFF, with sector-specific transition periods.
As with all restriction proposals, HSE is bound to take stakeholder comments into consideration during the process, and a 6-month public consultation has been launched to inform the opinion-forming stage. All stakeholders are encouraged to consider the questions and submit relevant evidence on PFAS in FFF, including information on the suggested restrictions and sector-specific transition periods.
PFAS in firefighting foam (FFF) restriction proposal - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space
