Denmark has officially published Executive Order BEK number 464 of May 2, 2025 on the prohibition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Scope 1. Clothing, 2. Footwear, and 3. Waterproofing agents for clothing and footwear. Timeline – Starting from July 1, 2026 – ale of pre-imported stock until January 1, 2027 Limit Total fluorine content of 50 mg F/kg Exemption – Reuse and recycling of clothing or footwear – Personal protective equipment (PPE) intended to protect the user against risks specified in Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Annex I, risk category III (a) or (c), – PPE where the PFAS content serves a safety function for the consumer, – Impregnating agents intended for re-impregnating PPE mentioned above. – Medical devices, – Transit goods.
Europe – Denmark – PFAS Ban in Clothing and Footwear Published
