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Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide, Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The production, circulation, use, import and export of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) have all been banned in China except for the acceptable purpose and specific exemption.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action: Since March 26th, 2014, the production, circulation, use, import and export of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) have all been banned in China except for the acceptable purpose and specific exemption.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Report of the persistent organic pollutants review committee on the work of its second meeting Addendum Risk profile on perfluorooctane sulfonate (UNEP/POPS/POPRC.2/17/Add.5).

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To protect the environment and human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Report of the persistent organic pollutants review committee on the work of its second meeting Addendum Risk profile on perfluorooctane sulfonate (UNEP/POPS/POPRC.2/17/Add.5).

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To protect the environment and human health.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 26/03/2014