Potential SVHC in the environment and articles – Data collection in the preparation of a restriction proposal on PFC (FKZ 3716 64 4151)
The project covered of two information collection activities that have been performed with the aim to collect basic information to be able to assess risks that originate from per- and polyfluorinated compounds. The information collections were performed to support the preparation of Annex XV Dossiers to initiate restrictions under REACH. The work was in particular focused on long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (long-chain PFCA) and short-chain per- and polyfluorinated alkylated substances (short-chain PFAS). Also included were the salts of the two groups, precursor substances and substances, such as polymers, that contain these substances as structural element. Information were collected via literature research, IT-based surveys and targeted interviews with stakeholders.
Furthermore, the work covered some general considerations on the use of IT–based surveys in the context of information collections in regulatory activities under REACH.
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