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Substance Regulatory Obligations
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‘PFAS Total’ as the totality of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Last updated: 18/12/2023
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations
Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.
Drinking Water Directive (recast)
Quality Criteria for Drinking Water
The Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption. Drinking water is wholesome and clean if it’s: (a) free from any micro-organisms and parasites and from any substances which, in numbers or concentrations, constitute a potential danger to human health; (b) meets the minimum requirements set out in Parts A, B and D of Annex I. Indicators parameters set out in Part C of Annex I shall also be monitored, as they can help to identify water treatment.
| Application Name | Maximum Threshold | Part | Notes(s) | |
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Drinking water |
0.5 µg/l |
B Part B - Chemical parameters |
‘PFAS Total’ means the totality of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This parametric value shall only apply once technical guidelines for monitoring this parameter are developed in accordance with Article 13(7). Member States may then decide to use either one or both of the parameters ‘PFAS Total’ or ‘Sum of PFAS’ |
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