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limits<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fe9ed87\" data-id=\"5fe9ed87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-979b1f6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"979b1f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1247c343\" data-id=\"1247c343\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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For companies, this means stricter limits, new substances on the banned list, and additional compliance requirements. Here are the most important changes and dates:<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. PFOS limits drastically reduced<\/h2>\n<p>Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/718 significantly reduced the limits for PFOS and related compounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PFOS and salts: from 10 mg\/kg to 0.025 mg\/kg<\/li>\n<li>PFOS-related compounds (total): 1 mg\/kg<\/li>\n<li>The exemption for chromium(VI) electroplating has been removed.<\/li>\n<li>Effective date: December 3, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2. New substances to be added to Annex I<\/h2>\n<p>The following substances are about to be added:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chlorpyrifos<\/li>\n<li>MCCPs (medium-chain chlorinated paraffins)<\/li>\n<li>C9\u2013C21 PFCAs<\/li>\n<li>The public consultation ran until December 19, 2025, with entry into force expected in Q2 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>3. Additions from 2025<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dechlorane Plus: listed in Annex I since October 2025, with phased UTC limits (1,000 mg\/kg until April 2028, then 1 mg\/kg) and exemptions for certain industries.<\/li>\n<li>UV-328: listed since August 2025, limits will be gradually reduced to 1 mg\/kg by 2029.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4. Impact on companies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Update compliance processes: take new limits and substance lists into account.<\/li>\n<li>Review supply chains: identify PFOS, Dechlorane Plus, UV-328, and potentially new POPs.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in consultations: secure influence on future regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Update CDX\/material databases: integrate changed requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Conclusion: Act now!<\/h3>\n<p>The POP Regulation remains dynamic. Those who react in time avoid risks and ensure delivery capability.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do you or your employees need appropriate training? 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