Question follow-through · 4786
Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that his approach to (a) per- and (b) poly-fluoroalkyl substances restrictions takes account of the (i) requirements and (i) time required for the pha
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- Answering body
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- 9 Sept 2024
- Target answer date
- 11 Sept 2024
- Answer
- 16 Sept 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
9 Sept 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that his approach to (a) per- and (b) poly-fluoroalkyl substances restrictions takes account of the (i) requirements and (i) time required for the pha
11 Sept 2024
Target answer date
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16 Sept 2024
Answer published
Defra is currently considering measures to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a wide range of industrial and consumer uses under UK REACH. The scope of restriction proposals will be informed by engagement with a wide range of stakehold...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
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