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Global Outlook: PFAS developments
An expert analysis of the international regulatory landscape for PFAS.
Find out what PFAS regulations are coming into effect across the world in 2026, in part five of the Chemical Watch News & Insight Global Outlook series. The article has been ungated for free access, taken from the Chemical Watch News & Insight platform.
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What is the Enhesa Global Outlook series?
The annually anticipated Global Outlook series monitors the regulatory shifts and trends to bring you up to date on what’s going on in the most pressing regulatory and compliance related topics influencing product intelligence. The editorial features, which are unique to Chemical Watch News & Insight, are supported by popular live webinars and podcasts, where our expert speakers discuss the latest regulations that matter around the world, in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
What this Global Outlook article covers
PFAS regulations in 2026 will advance unevenly worldwide: gradual global action via Stockholm, major EU REACH milestones, stricter national bans in Europe and North America, and slower progress elsewhere. Find out more of the important details, as science editor, Andrew Turley delivers a global breakdown of PFAS developments jurisdiction by jurisdiction – including Europe, North America, Canada and the rest of the world – sharing valuable insights into the changing requirements.
Other Global Outlook features
Features published in the Chemical Watch News & Insight platform, in 2026:
What’s in store in the coming year for chemicals management in Latin America?
Esther D’Amico outlines the legislative and regulatory measures under way in the region.
What will 2026 bring for chemicals management in Australia and New Zealand?
Asia desk editor Kerry Hebden looks at the legislative and regulatory developments under way in the region.
What’s next for state-level chemicals policy in the US in 2026?
North America deputy editor Bobby DeMuro outlines the landscape for US states, where PFAS will continue to dominate, but with a focus on regulation and enforcement.
What will be the key developments in chemicals management for Japan in 2026?
Asia desk editor Kerry Hebden outlines what to expect in the country this year.
Read the global PFAS analysis
Click below, for the free global regulatory analysis of PFAS, from the Global Outlook series.
Topics covered by Global Outlook in 2026
Chemicals in products
EU’s simplification agenda
US FDA priorities for food contact & cosmetics
Biocides
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
Transport regulations
Packaging EPR
UK
South Korea
EU member states
TSCA
