SGS Highlights EU Regulation of PFHxA and PFHxA-related Substances Under REACH

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing legislation issued by the EU regulating PFHxA, its salts and PFHxA-related substances. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 15, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published highlights of Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 concerning the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances.

These chemicals are found in a wide variety of products, including firefighting foams, textile coatings, metal plating and polishing agents. To be implemented in phases from April 10, 2026, the regulation is a new addition to the European Union’s (EU) REACH legislation. It includes a definition of PFHxA, its salts and PFHxA-related substances, along with certain exemptions.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 145.24 provides a helpful table of Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 highlights, including requirements and effective dates, plus details of the exemptions.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 145.24 for more details.

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SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services. [www.sgs.com/en/services/chemicals-testing]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Regulates PFHxA and PFHxA-related Substances under REACH SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/09/safeguards-14524-eu-regulates-pfhxa-and-pfhxa-related-substances-under-reach]

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For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

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