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France to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics and Clothing by 2026

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Starting January 1, 2026, France will prohibit the use of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics and clothing, aiming to protect public health and the environment from these persistent pollutants widely known as “forever chemicals.”

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Clothes or cosmetics containing these pollutants can no longer be sold from 1 January. However, the decree provides for a period of one year.

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As of 1 January 2026, many everyday products will disappear from the rays due to the presence of very persistent chemical substances. PFAS, nicknamed eternal pollutants banned from 1 January. These compounds, long praised by industrialists for their non-sticky, waterproofing or heat-resistant properties, are present in very varied objects according to FranceInfo. From cosmetics to technical clothing. But their extreme stability, which prevents t…

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As of January 1, 2026, 20 eternal pollutants (PFAS) will be checked in the tap water analyses, in accordance with the Anses recommendations. How are these analyses carried out? Reporting in the Carso laboratory, approved by the Ministry of Health, in Vénissieux (Rhône).

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You may need to sort your makeup kits and review your beauty routine. As of January 1, 2026, many products containing PFAS, these "eternal pollutants", must be prohibited from sale, manufacture and sale.... Read more about Elle.fr

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elle.fr broke the news in on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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