France Adopts New Decree to Ban PFAS in Consumer Products
First published: 5 Jan 2026
On 30 December 2025, the French government published Decree No. 2025-1376, introducing strict measures to prevent risks associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The decree applies to a wide range of products, including cosmetics, textiles, footwear, and waterproofing agents. Under this regulation, the manufacture, import, export, and marketing of products containing PFAS will be prohibited as of 1 January 2026. A 12-month transition period is granted for the sale of existing stock produced before this date. The decree specifies residual concentration thresholds for PFAS compliance as follows:
- 25 ppb for individual PFAS (excluding polymers)
- 250 ppb for the sum of PFAS (with prior degradation of precursors, excluding polymers)
- 50 ppm for total fluorine content (including polymers)
If the total fluorine measurement exceeds 50 mg F/kg, the manufacturer, importer, exporter, or producer must provide, upon request from the competent authorities, proof that the fluorine content originates from PFAS or non-PFAS substances.
Certain exemptions are allowed, notably for:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) under EU Regulation 2016/425,
- Military and civil protection gear,
- Textiles and footwear incorporating at least 20% recycled material, where PFAS presence is limited to the recycled fraction.
This decree implements provisions of Law No. 2025-188, adopted earlier this year to protect public health and the environment from PFAS-related risks. The regulation aligns with EU standards and anticipates future technical updates under European chemical safety regulations. The Ministry of Ecological Transition emphasized that these measures aim to reduce PFAS exposure, which has been linked to environmental persistence and potential health hazards.
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