A repeated message in the context of the upcoming PFAS restriction is that fluoropolymers should be exempted from regulation as they are of “low concern according to the OECD criteria”. However, such OECD criteria does not exist.
Hear directly from the OECD about their views on fluoropolymers, learn about the real concerns with these materials and find out about safer alternatives in development.
What you can expect:
- Get the details on what the OECD says about polymers
- An update on the status of the science on fluoropolymers
- What is being done to find safer alternatives
Speakers:
- Dr. Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, ChemSec
- Dr. Eeva Leinala, Principal Administrator, Environment Health and Safety Programme, Environment Directorate, OECD
- Dr. Emil Damgaard-Møller, PFAS Consultant, Danish Technological Institute
Dr. Juliane Glüge, Senior Researcher at ETH Zürich, Group of Environmental Chemistry
More speakers to be announced.
Date: Monday, March 18
Time: 15:00-16:00 (CET)
Platform: Zoom
