French parliament approves ban on PFAS in cosmetics, clothing and ski wax
Non-stick kitchenware was exempted followed industry lobbying
France has become the second country after Denmark to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain products. The bill approved by the French parliament blocks the production, import or sale of cosmetics, clothing textiles (with some exceptions) and ski wax containing PFAS from January 2026. However, environmental campaigners argue that national bans are no substitute for EU action.
Following intense industry lobbying, the bill does not include kitchenware such as non-stick saucepans, despite campaigners claiming alternatives are available. Textiles used for protective clothing for security and civil protection workers are exempt until 2030.