Although Komar’s business remains small in France, I support the intent of this regulation. As we all know, PFAS pose serious, long-lasting threats to human and environmental health, and these stricter limits accelerate a faster, more efficient phase-out of PFAS. These limits will foster innovation, encourage the adoption of safer chemicals, and align with emerging global regulatory trends. However, the decree’s immediate enforcement, without a transition period, could cause significant disruption, especially for global supply chains. Many suppliers, particularly smaller or lower-tier ones in regions with limited infrastructure, may lack the resources or options to comply, increasing operational, financial, and reputational risks. For brands, a complete transition across the entire value chain will require time and coordination. Therefore, while the PFAS phase-out is both feasible and necessary, I advocate for a phased and globally harmonized implementation approach that includes clear regulatory guidance, industry support, and equitable access to safer alternatives to ensure a fair transition.

While transition periods are generally important for implementing new regulations, PFAS are a well-known and long-discussed environmental and health threat. The industry has had ample time to prepare. Many PFAS manufacturers are large and influential, and without decisive regulatory action, there is a real risk that implementation could be delayed or weakened to suit commercial interests. From this perspective, strong and immediate measures are justified to ensure real progress toward PFAS phase-out.

According to me the development wit French decree is a way forward towards regulatory stringency. However, the real challenge (ground level challenge) remains to be solved. How will you test such low level PFAS? What is the cost associated with it? Who and how will that be borne by? Additionally, are laboratories ready for this? Do they even have standards to test such substances? Which PFAS are banned? IF you say all, what do all means? Is it FEASIBLE to test “ALL” PFAS? If screening is okay the limit of detection is in ppm not ppb.