On 3 August 2020, the World Trade organization (WTO) circulated a proposal from the EU announcing its intention to amend Annex XVII of REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) and restricts the use of C9-C14 PFCAs through Notification G/TBT/N/EU/731.

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification.

Proposed date of adoption: First quarter of 2021.

Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU. Application of the restriction would be deferred for 18 months after entry into force.

This draft regulation would amend Annex XVII to regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 as follows:

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