France – Prohibits Clothing Textile Products, and Footwear Containing PFAS

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Vol. 1465 | 17 Mar 2025

On February 28, 2025, the governor of France signed LAW No. 2025-188 of February 27, 2025 which aims at protecting the population from risks associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Here are the key highlights of the Law:

  1. Starting from January 1, 2026, it will prohibit the manufacturing, importing, exporting, and placing on the market the following products containing PFAS above a residual value defined by decree:
    • Cosmetics products;
    • Ski Waxes products;
    • Clothing Textile products, footwear and waterproofing agents for clothing textile products and footwear intended for consumers, with the exception of clothing textile and footwear that are designed for the protection and safety of people, in particular in the performance of national defense or civil security missions, the list of which is specified by decree.
  2. Starting from January 1, 2030,the manufacture, import, export and placing on the market any textile product containing PFAS above a residual value defined by decree is prohibited, with the exception of textile products necessary for essential uses, those contributing to the exercise of national sovereignty and for which there is no substitute solution and technical textiles for industrial use, the list of which is specified by decree.

The details of residual value of PFAS and the list of exceptions will be defined by decree.

Details of France law can be found at: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000051260902

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Kathy Leung

Senior Technical Director, Global Softlines

Dr. Kathy Leung has over 20 years of experience in the quality assurance industry, specializing in hazardous restricted substances testing for consumer goods, materials, and chemical formulations. She holds a PhD in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. Dr. Leung actively contributes to industry standards as a member of LabTAC for AFIRM Group, the RSL Taskforce for AAFA, and the ZDHC Laboratory Advisory Group, sharing her expertise to enhance safety and compliance in the field.

Email: kathy.leung@intertek.com

Dr. Ben PS Cheng

Technical Manager, Global Softlines

With over 10 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, Ben possesses extensive hands-on expertise in quality management and laboratory testing across various consumer product categories, including apparel and footwear. He has provided education and support to buyers and retailers on Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists (MRSL), helping them develop effective product safety and compliance programs in line with industry best practices and the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.

 Email: ben.ps.cheng@intertek.com

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