The Health and Safety Executive is working with the Environment Agency to prepare a restriction dossier that will assess the risks of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams.

HSE will propose restrictions, if these are needed, to manage any significant risks identified.

To help compile the dossier, HSE is opening a call for evidence, and is invites interested parties to respond by 3rd June 2024 with information on:

• the use, manufacture/formulation, import and/or distribution of firefighting foams in Great Britain that contain PFAS; and
• the transition away from PFAS containing firefighting foams and the suitability of alternatives.

The finalised dossier, including any restriction proposals, will be published on HSE's website, expected to be in March 2025. Interested parties will also then be able to submit comments on any proposed restriction.

The call for evidence can be found on HSE's website: https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/crd-reach/pfas-fire-fighting-foams/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=chemicals-guidance&utm_term=reach-1&utm_content=reach-4-apr-24



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