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EU market access for exporters

PFAS Substitution Programme

Replace PFHxA-based treatments without losing the performance your customers pay for.

Why now

Which of our products are exposed, and what is the safest route to a compliant alternative?

The EU restriction on PFHxA and related substances (Regulation (EU) 2024/2462) has applied to certain consumer textiles, footwear and food-contact paper and board since October 2026, with further product groups phased in later.

Who it is for

Quality and R&D teams at coated-textile, footwear and paper-and-board packaging producers selling into the EU.

You may need this if

  • An EU buyer has asked for evidence against the new limits.
  • Water- or oil-repellent finishes come from several chemical suppliers.
  • Earlier substitution trials lost performance or stalled.

What you leave with

How we start

An exposure review in one material segment that selects the SKUs that matter most.

Scope and boundaries

Testing is performed by accredited laboratories. We do not sell chemicals or issue compliance certificates.

A useful first conversation

Bring the decision. We’ll start there.

Tell us what you are considering and what makes it difficult. We’ll clarify the question, assess fit, and discuss a practical scope.

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