EU Updates POP Recast Regulation Entry for PFOA and Related Compounds

GENEVA - July 30, 2025 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 107.25, summarizing the EU's changes to its Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Recast Regulation, regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds.

These chemicals are used for their fire- and water-resistant properties. However, due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks, safer alternatives are increasingly being sought.

The EU issued Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1399 on July 14, 2025, amending the entry for PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds under Part A to Annex 1 of Regulation 2019/1021 of the POP Recast Regulation. The amendment takes effect on August 3, 2025.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 107.25 provides further information on the relevant entry in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1399, and a link to the official text.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 107.25 for more details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Revises Entry for PFOA and PFOA-related Compounds under POP Recast Regulation (https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/07/safeguards-10725-eu-r...) SafeGuardS.

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