FIA Guidance on PFAS in Firefighting Foams Restrictions Update September 2024
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27 September 2024
If you're working with firefighting foams, the landscape is changing rapidly and it’s critical to stay ahead of the curve. While current fluorotelomer-based AFFF (aqueous film-forming foams) is still legally in use, new restrictions are coming into play, particularly in the EU. These changes involve a significant shift regarding chemicals like PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS, all of which are set to be banned due to their harmful environmental and health impacts.
With a key ban on PFOA taking effect in July 2025, now is the time to assess your fire safety systems and understand how these evolving regulations could affect you. Don’t get caught unprepared.
Download the full guidance document to learn more about these restrictions, what they mean for your firefighting equipment, and how to ensure compliance moving forward.
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