GAMBICA PIC Sector - Impacts of PFAS Restrictions
28 September 2023
GAMBICA’s Process Instrumentation & Control (PIC) sector has provided feedback on the Annex XV restriction report concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This document emphasises the crucial role of PFAS in ensuring the safety and efficiency of key process industries, which are essential for the ongoing operation of modern society.
It elaborates on the significance of PIC equipment in process operations and underscores the socioeconomic impacts of downtime in process industries. The document offers an overview of PFAS characteristics that make them indispensable in process applications and the specific uses of PFAS in PIC equipment. It also discusses the challenges and concerns related to PFAS restrictions in the PIC equipment domain, from insurmountable certification issues to concerns about the understanding of PFAS emission risks. An illustrative overview of the potential costs associated with PFAS restrictions is also provided.
This report aims to complement individual submissions from GAMBICA PIC members and industry suppliers to the ECHA consultation on the Annex XV restriction report.