Forthcoming EU restrictions on PFAS are expected to significantly impact the filtration sector, challenging the long-standing dominance of PTFE and PVDF and accelerating the search for compliant, high-performance alternative materials and technologies.
Although the exact timeline of the EU restrictions remains uncertain, PTFE and PVDF applications could be affected from 2028 onwards, with critical-use derogations potentially extending to 2030 or beyond.
What implications will these regulatory changes have for filtration technologies, material strategies, and supply security in the years ahead?
Read the full article by Schlegel und Partner in the global online magazine Filtration+Separation.
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