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The use of PFAS and fluorine-free alternatives in textiles, upholstry, carpets, leather and apparel

May 2023

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This study, commissioned by DG Environment for the European Commission and produced by Wood and Ramboll. The objective was to assess the use of PFASs and fluorine-free alternatives in textiles, upholstry, carpets, leather and apparel, including specific focus on volumes of use, technical function, and emissions.

Non-fluorine alternatives considered were hydrocarbons, silicones, dendrimers, polyurethane, nanomaterials, and alternative technologies. The study makes recommendations for policy, including a REACH restriction on the placing on the market and use of these products that contain any PFAS, and a listing under the Stockholm Convention. It is also recommended in the report that a restriction could be combined with voluntary industry measures and provisions in public procurement to encourage substitution of PFAS before mandatory legislation is introduced.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals

Topics: Chemicals in building products Chemicals in textiles Sustainable Public Procurement Policymaking Life Cycle

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Update on the Global Status of Legal Limits on Lead in Paint

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UNEP

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February 2021

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The new 2020 Update on the Global Status of Legal Limits on Lead in Paint reports new laws, new tools, and new momentum on progress toward laws to eliminate lead paint in 2020. Available in English and Spanish, the Update also describes activity and results by region. As of 31 December 2020, 79 countries have confirmed that they have legally binding controls on lead in paint, which is 41% of all countries. Since October 2019, Colombia, Lebanon and Vietnam established

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Policymaking

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Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

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IPEN SAICM

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December 2020

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Gender Review Mapping with a Focus on Women and Chemicals: Impact of Emerging Policy Issues and the Relevance for the Sustainable Development GoalsThe aim of this report is to show the impact chemicals have on women as a vulnerable group highly exposed to hazardous chemicals and gender inequalities related to decision-making around the management of chemicals and waste. The report also means to provide concrete steps that can be taken to safeguard the health of women and empower women in

Topics: Gender mainstreaming

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Gender & SAICM Beyond 2020: How to create a gender-just healthy planet

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MSP Institute

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March 2019

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The present publication was produced as part of the project: "Gender and Chemicals - Together for a gender-just healthy planet", conducted by the MSP Institute in 2019.There is a number of gender aspects relevant to chemicals and chemicals and waste management. However, many of them are not receiving the attention they should in order to ensure the best possible decisions in policy-making and effective implementation.The goal of this report is to increase the integration of gender in international chemicals and

Topics: Gender mainstreaming

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Gender and Chemicals: Questions, Issues and Possible Entry Points

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MSP Institute

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December 2017

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The present paper was produced as part of the project: "Gender and Chemicals: Issues, Stakeholders, Strategies", conducted by the MSP Institute in 2017. We reviewed relevant literature and international policy making processes, and conducted 20 expert interviews between May and October 2017.

Topics: Gender mainstreaming