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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.

In June 2025, Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) held meetings covering REACH-related topics.

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission adopted two amendments to Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, the POPs Regulation.

According to the convention, the production of these two substances is theoretically banned globally starting from January 1, 2026.

Subsequent meetings will prioritize in-depth assessments of electronics/semiconductor applications and remaining sectors.