FILTREX India 2026 highlighted major engineering advancements in air and water filtration, alongside a growing emphasis on system maintenance. However, technical performance must now be paired with strict European chemical compliance for Indian exporters wanting to access or maintain their position in the European market.
Schlegel und Partner: The EU Chemical Compliance Imperative
At this year’s FILTREX India, Schlegel und Partner presented the growing importance of European chemical compliance for Indian filtration exports.
PFAS and other SoCs can affect filtration raw materials, binders, media, membranes, coatings, and finished products. For Indian manufacturers supplying European markets, understanding evolving regulatory requirements and identifying potential risks throughout the supply chain are becoming increasingly important.
Our presentation focused on four priorities:
- Understand regulatory developments and their implications for filtration products exported to Europe.
- Identify supply chain risks by investigating potential PFAS and CoC hotspots in materials and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate suitable alternatives that maintain filtration efficiency, chemical resistance, durability, and cost competitiveness.
- Prepare for future requirements through greater material transparency, supplier engagement, and proactive compliance management.
The key message: chemical compliance should be integrated into product development and material selection rather than treated as a last-minute documentation exercise. Early preparation helps manufacturers assess alternatives and respond to changing requirements while protecting access to international markets.
Filtration’s Next Challenge: Performance and Responsibility
FILTREX India 2026 highlighted how closely engineering innovation, sustainability, and chemical compliance are connected. Whether the objective is cleaner air, more efficient industrial processes, improved automotive filtration, or wastewater recovery, manufacturers must balance performance, cost, and environmental responsibility.
For Indian filtration companies exporting to Europe, understanding chemical compliance is becoming an important part of that challenge. Combining technical expertise with transparent supply chains and forward-looking material strategies can help businesses manage regulatory risks and respond to evolving customer expectations.
Interested in learning more?
Feel free to get in touch with us.
Dorothea Slevogt
+49 6201 9915 76
Dorothea.Slevogt@SchlegelundPartner.de
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