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| Production | For production other than fire-fighting foam, as allowed for the Parties listed in the Register in accordance with the provisions of part X of Annex A | European Union | 03/12/2025 | Not provided | Not provided | | |
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| Use | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | European Union | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | European Union | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | | |
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| Use | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | European Union | 04/07/2023 | Not provided | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | | |
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| Use | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | European Union | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | | |
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| Use | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | European Union | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fire (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, subject to the following conditions:
(a) fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall not be used for training;
(b) fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall not be used for testing unless all releases are contained;
(c) as from 1 January 2023, uses of fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall only be allowed in sites where all releases can be contained;
(d) fire-fighting foam stockpiles that contain or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall be managed in accordance with Article 5 | | Exemption in the EU POPS Regulation, if exemption is different from the Convention: [As indicated under column Purpose(s) of production/use] |
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| Use | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | European Union | Review and assessment by 31/12/2026, every four years thereafter and by 31/12/2036 | Not provided | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | | |
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| Use | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | European Union | 04/07/2023 | Not provided | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | New Zealand | Not provided | Unknown | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | New Zealand requires time to update technology for specific medical photographic applications. | |
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| Use | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | New Zealand | Not provided | Unknown | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | New Zealand is phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds from firefighting foam. Consultation with industry indicates that time will be needed to complete the transition, including ensuring suitable alternative products are available, decontaminating or replacing firefighting equipment as necessary, and disposing of wastes generated. | |
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| Use | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | Norway | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | Not provided | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Norway | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Not provided | |
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| Use | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | Norway | 04/07/2023 | Not provided | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | Not provided | |
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| Use | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | Norway | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | Not provided | |
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| Use | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | Norway | 04/07/2025 | Not provided | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | Not provided | |
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| Use | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | Norway | Not provided | Not provided | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | Not provided | |
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| Use | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Norway | 04/07/2023 | Not provided | • Use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Not provided | |
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| Production | For production other than fire-fighting foam, as allowed for the Parties listed in the Register in accordance with the provisions of part X of Annex A | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 08• Manufacture of polyfluoroethylene propylene (FEP) for the production of high-voltage electrical wire and cables for power transmission | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 08• Manufacture of polyfluoroethylene propylene (FEP) for the production of high-voltage electrical wire and cables for power transmission | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Use | 09• Manufacture of fluoroelastomers for the production of O-rings, v-belts and plastic accessories for car interiors | Republic of Korea | 02/06/2026 | Not provided | 09• Manufacture of fluoroelastomers for the production of O-rings, v-belts and plastic accessories for car interiors | There is a need to have more time to secure alternative technologies and appropriate alternative substances, and to treat relevant wastes by means of phasing out the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds for fire-fighting foam. | |
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| Production | For production other than fire-fighting foam, as allowed for the Parties listed in the Register in accordance with the provisions of part X of Annex A | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | For production other than fire-fighting foam, as allowed for the Parties listed in the Register in accordance with the provisions of part X of Annex A | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Switzerland | Not provided | Unknown | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Transition to alternatives not yet completed. | |
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| Use | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2025 | Information not provided | 01• Photolithography or etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing | PFOA related substances are currently needed as surfactants to obtain certain product properties in photolithography and etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing within the motor industry and electronic products industries. | |
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| Use | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2025 | Information not provided | 02• Photographic coatings applied to films | Within the photographic industry, PFOA and related compounds are currently needed for photographic film coatings. | |
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| Use | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2023 | Information not provided | 03• Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety | The textiles industry needs to use PFOA in fabric coatings for fire service uniforms and Police intervention suits as it provides water and oil repellency properties to protect workers from dangerous liquids. | |
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| Use | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2025 | Information not provided | 04• Invasive and implantable medical devices | The medical devices manufacturing industry currently requires the use of PFOA and related substances for invasive and implantable medical devices while alternative substances are being researched. | |
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| Use | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of Annex A | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2025 | Information not provided | 05• Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, subject to the following conditions:
a) fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall not be used for training;
b) fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall not be used for testing unless all releases are contained;
c) as from 1 Jan 2023, uses of fire-fighting foam that contains or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall only be allowed in sites where all releases can be contained;
d) fire-fighting foam stockpiles that contain or may contain PFOA, its salts and/or PFOA-related compounds shall be managed in accordance with Art 5. | PFOA and related substances are currently required in aqueous film-forming fire-fighting foams for the UK petroleum industry as they are very effective in response to fires involving large volumes of hydrocarbon fuels and solvents. | |
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| Use | 06• Use of perfluorooctyl iodide for the production of perfluorooctyl bromide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of part X of Annex A | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | At the latest expiry in 2036. | Information not provided | 06• The use of perfluooroctyl bromide containing perfluoroctyl iodide for the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products. | Within the pharmaceutical industry PFOA and related substances are required for the use of perfluooroctyl bromide containing perfluoroctyl iodide in the production of pharmaceutical products while industry works towards finding suitable alternatives | |
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| Use | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
o High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
o Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
o Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 04/07/2023 | Information not provided | 07• Manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the production of:
i) High-performance, corrosion-resistant gas filter membranes, water filter membranes and membranes for medical textiles
ii) Industrial waste heat exchanger equipment
iii) Industrial sealants capable of preventing leakage of volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 particulates | Industry involved in the manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for specific applications require the use of PFOA and related substances while industry works to transition away to safer alternatives. | |