ECHA's SEAC is due to adopt its final opinion on the proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction by the end of 2026, which decides whether fire suppression secures a derogation.
Final SEAC opinion expected by end-2026forecast
| Value kind | forecast — Forecasts are time-bound outlooks, not specifications; test decisions across plausible scenarios. |
|---|---|
| Scope | jurisdiction: European Union |
| As of | 2026-08 |
| Source | ECHA, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) · Universal PFAS restriction proposal — 2026 updates |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-09-10 · fast cadence |
| Recorded changes | none recorded |
| Claim id | echa-seac-final-pfas-restriction-opinion-end-2026 |
Where the guide uses it
Not quoted in a chapter yet; it is kept in the curated register.
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