The ESA issued a Position Paper concerning the EU proposal to outlaw the use of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, e.g. PTFE).

In our view this will be detrimental to society and the environment if applied to sealing devices manufactured by members of the ESA. The document below explains why they are necessary and the likely impact on everyday life if the EU proposal is implemented.

Read the document: ESA Position Statement on proposed PFAS regulation [PDF]