EU PFAS limits hit clothing and footwear

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New EU limits on PFHxA in clothing and footwear now apply, adding to differing PFAS rules that complicate compliance for brands selling across markets 

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EU regulation now in force sits alongside a global patchwork of other restrictions.

BRUSSELS – A European Union restriction on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances in consumer clothing, accessories and footwear became applicable on 10th October, adding to a growing patchwork of PFAS rules facing apparel and textile companies.

The EU measure sits alongside broader national bans.

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