Outlook for Fluoropolymer Manufacturing in Europe

Chemours have published a new update on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s PFAS restriction proposal. Click the link below to read more about the expected changes.

The revised draft includes important new derogations and recognises fluoropolymers’ essential role across industries such as semiconductors, energy, and healthcare. Key highlights include:

✅ Extensive derogations for fluoropolymer manufacturing—regardless of polymerisation aid type—when operated under controlled conditions.
✅ More than 75 application-specific derogations, including long-term and time-unlimited uses in critical sectors.
✅ Recognition of industry-led emission reductions, citing Chemours’ 99.97% reduction in water emissions as a benchmark for responsible production.
✅ Acknowledgment of the Fluoropolymer Product Group (FPG) Manufacturing Programme as a model for global best practices in emissions control and safe lifecycle management.

Learn more:

• 📄Download Chemours’ update on the latest ECHA proposal
• 📄Read the FPG Safe Handling Guide