The European Chemicals Agency(ECHA) plans to launch a consultation on the draft opinion of its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) following the Committee’s meeting in March 2026.
The SEAC draft opinion on the PFAS restriction proposal will cover the evaluation of the socio-economic aspects, including the availability of alternative substances and technologies. SEAC intends to agree its draft opinion at its meeting, which is provisionally scheduled for the first half of March 2026. The consultation will begin shortly after this meeting and remain open for 60 days, during which stakeholders can provide feedback.`
The consultation is open to all interested parties, including industry representatives, non-governmental organizations, researchers and members of the public. Stakeholders are encouraged to prepare in advance and to participate in this consultation to ensure that SEAC’s final opinion on the restriction proposal is scientifically robust and fit for purpose.
