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What counts as Substances related to C9–C14 PFCAs?
Only European Union defines Substances related to C9–C14 PFCAs in its law. Read the definition below. You tell us if your product contains it; we never guess from its name.
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“For the purposes of this entry, C9-C14 PFCA-related substances are substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to C9-C14 PFCAs.”
- Definition
- C9-C14 PFCA-related substances: substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to C9-C14 PFCAs
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- Source
“For the purposes of this entry, C9-C14 PFCA-related substances are substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to C9-C14 PFCAs.”
Entry 68 para 12 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Entry 68 para 12(opens in a new tab)
Rules
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Limit 260 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
- LimitEUSubstances related to C9–C14 PFCAs as defined in European Union
Limit 260 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Entry 68 para 6 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
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Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
- Source
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Annex XVII entry 68 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
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