Europe - France Parliament Adopts PFAS Law

​​Starting in 2026, France will implement a ban on the manufacture, import, export, and sale of wax products, cosmetics, consumer textiles, shoes, and their waterproofing agents that contain PFAS.
Additionally, from 2030, this ban will extend to all textiles containing these substances, with the exception of protective clothing for safety and civil security professionals.

Initially, the draft law included a ban on non-stick saucepans, but this provision was removed following strong industry lobbying.

Furthermore, the new regulations will add PFAS to the list of substances monitored in drinking water in France. Companies releasing PFAS into the environment will also face a fee of €100 per 100 kg of PFAS emitted.
Please note that the bill still needs to undergo several procedural steps, including a constitutionality review and official publication in France’s official journal, before it can be enforced.