The transition period for the ban on the use of firefighting foams containing PFOA ends of 4^th July 2025. Any fixed system or portable fire extinguisher using PFOA based foam should have been replaced by this date. 

The ban is not a blanket ban on all fluorinated firefighting foams (including AFFF), those not based on PFOA can continue to be used.

 Any firefighting foam supplied within the last 10 years is not impacted by the ban as it will not contain PFOA.

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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