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What counts as Substances related to PFHxA?
Only European Union defines Substances related to PFHxA 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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“PFHxA-related substances are substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFHxA.”
- Definition
- PFHxA-related substances: substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFHxA
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“PFHxA-related substances are substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFHxA.”
Entry 79 para 9 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Entry 79 para 9(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use this definition
2 rules.
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
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.
- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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.
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
- LimitEUSubstances related to PFHxA as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
Entry 79 para 7 · 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.
- Applies when
- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 1(c) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSubstances related to PFHxA as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
Entry 79 para 8 · 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.
- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
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