The Health and Safety Executive has opened a consultation on proposed restrictions on the use of PFAS in firefighting foams under UK REACH regulations.

This opened on the 18^th August 2025 and will close on the 18^th February 2026

The HSE states: “This consultation gives interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed restriction and the assessments in the Annex 15 report” which contains 242 pages!

The HSE go on to say: “Comments, supported by evidence and relevant information will help inform the next stage of the UK REACH restriction process (the opinion-forming stage). This will help ensure that any regulatory action suggested in the next stage is proportionate, evidence-based and effective”.

The HSE PFAS in firefighting foam (FFF) restriction proposal overview with the bottom page link to the actual Annex 15 document and the consultation form is available here: Health and Safety Executive

Even if you do not intend to contribute to the consultation process this document prepared by HSE: “Q&As on PFAS in firefighting foams (FFF) restriction proposal” certainly clarifies the situation, you can download it from here; Questions and answers on PFAS in firefighting foams (FFF) restriction proposal