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The mapping systematically outlines PFAS applications across 14 major industrial, professional, and consumer sectors, including battery manufacturing, textiles, electronics, and PFAS production.

While the regulations took effect on July 1, 2025, core restrictions will be enforced starting July 1, 2026, with businesses permitted to sell existing inventory until January 1, 2027.

The regulation will enter into force on October 23, 2025.

The listing will take effect on January 1, 2026.

On September 25, 2025, the Canadian government released the "PFAS Risk Management Phase 1 Consultation Document."

To assist stakeholders in preparation, ECHA will host an online briefing on October 30, 2025.

Ministry of Environment of China’s Taiwan Region released the draft List of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances(PFAS) and Management Measures.

The Water Pollutant Discharge Standard for Chemical Industrial Parks in Sichuan Province (DB51/3202—2024) came into effect on July 1, 2025.

The exemption period for the use of PFOA-containing firefighting foams, originally set to expire on July 4, 2025, has been extended to December 3, 2025.

The amendments enhance controls on PFOS through tightened UTC limits, updated terminology, and removal of exemptions.