PFAS statement
PFAS – Regulatory developments and measures at PULS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of several thousand compounds known for their chemical stability and persistence in the environment. Due to these properties, they are often referred to as “forever chemicals.”
Current regulatory developments
On October 14, 2020, the European Commission published its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as part of the Green Deal, aiming for a toxic-free environment.
Building on this, in January 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), together with authorities from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, submitted a comprehensive restriction proposal targeting around 10,000 PFAS substances. The proposed EU-wide restriction includes the manufacture, use, and placing on the market of PFAS-containing products and substances.
As of June 2025, ECHA’s scientific committees – the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) – have continued their evaluation of sector-specific uses, including medical devices, transport, and industrial applications. Final opinions from both committees are expected later in 2025.
In parallel, specific PFAS compounds have already been regulated in the EU. For example, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), including their salts and related compounds, have been banned under the POP Regulation (EU) 2019/1021.
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a reporting rule under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) on September 22, 2022. This rule requires manufacturers and importers to report detailed information on PFAS. The deadline for compliance is May 8, 2025.
PFAS strategy at PULS
PULS GmbH does not manufacture PFAS substances. Our responsibility lies in assessing and monitoring materials within our supply chain. The objective is to identify PFAS-critical materials and to implement timely measures in response to legal requirements. Where technically feasible and economically reasonable, we pursue the use of PFAS-free supplier materials.
At present, no general bans apply to most PFAS substances across the supply chain. Nevertheless, PULS already confirms compliance with existing legal restrictions — for example, under the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and the POP Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 — through appropriate Material Declaration of Conformity (M-DoC) documents, which are published on our website.
In line with the reporting obligations under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), PULS has conducted a thorough review of its supply chains regarding PFAS content. Relevant information has been requested and obtained from our suppliers.
PFAS information in product documentation
The relevant PFAS information in accordance with the requirements of TSCA Section 8(a)(7) has already been integrated into our Material Declaration of Conformity (M-DoC) and is available for download in the Product Compliance section of our product detail pages.
Our position
PULS supports a risk-based approach to PFAS — as advocated by the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) — rather than a blanket ban.
Our aim is to proactively comply with evolving regulatory requirements while contributing to transparency, sustainability, and legal certainty through continuous supply chain evaluation and open communication.