Updated on : 21-09-2025
| The Ministry of Environment announced the draft of "List of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Related Management Measures” on 5 August 2025. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered potential threats to the environment and human health, as they may persist or transform into long-lasting substances, leading to environmental contamination. A total of 269 PFAS have been proposed for designation as “concerned chemical substances” under Article 24, Paragraph 2 of the “Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act". The management measures for PFAS are intended to ensure the traceability of chemicals and transmission of information within the supply chain, without imposing restrictions on their intended uses. Highlights of the announcement are as follows:PFAAs, precursors, and related PFAS: At handling concentrations of 0.1% or above, manufacturers, importers, sellers, users, and storage operators must obtain approval documents, maintain monthly records and submit quarterly reports, and properly label the chemicals.Gaseous and polymeric PFAS: At handling concentrations of 30% or above, manufacturers and importers are required to obtain approval documents, maintain monthly records and submit quarterly reports, and properly label the chemicals. For concentrations between 0.1% and less than 30%, only labeling is required. |
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