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China Seeks Industry Input on Long-Chain PFCA List under Stockholm Convention

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April 2025
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Dr Steven Brennan
China invites public comment on its first long-chain PFCA list under the Stockholm Convention—key input deadline looms for manufacturers.
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China’s public consultation on its first indicative list of long-chain PFCAs represents a major step in aligning with the Stockholm Convention. The proposal may impact manufacturing inputs and compliance obligations. Stakeholders should act swiftly to submit feedback and prepare for likely regulatory developments.

What are long-chain PFCAs and why are they regulated?

Long-chain PFCAs are synthetic chemicals used in industrial applications like coatings and textiles. Their persistence and potential for bioaccumulation have led to proposed global restrictions under the Stockholm Convention to protect health and the environment.

How can companies participate in China’s PFCA consultation?

Businesses can review the draft lists on the Ministry’s website and submit written comments by email before 19 May 2025. Participating early helps shape feasible regulations and anticipate compliance needs across international markets.

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China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has launched a public consultation on a draft indicative list of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds. Announced on 25 February 2025, this move aligns with the Stockholm Convention’s push to eliminate persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The call targets industry stakeholders, urging feedback by 19 May 2025 to shape future regulatory controls on PFAS substances critical to manufacturing and supply chains.

Background and Policy Context

The indicative list forms part of China’s commitment to the Stockholm Convention, which came into effect in the country in 2004. The international treaty aims to safeguard health and the environment by phasing out POPs. To date, 34 substances have been listed under the treaty, with long-chain PFCAs (C9–C21) the latest addition under consideration.

PFCAs are synthetic chemicals used in manufacturing processes for non-stick coatings, stain-resistant textiles, and fire-fighting foams. Known for their persistence, they accumulate in the environment and living organisms, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Implications for Manufacturers and the Supply Chain

The inclusion of long-chain PFCAs could reshape compliance requirements for chemical manufacturers, product formulators, and value chain partners. Specific concerns include overlaps between existing PFOA controls and proposed PFCA rules, which may lead to product reformulation or sourcing adjustments.

A spokesperson from the Ministry stated, “This is the first time China has formally outlined a regulatory pathway for long-chain PFAS. Industry feedback is essential to ensure the list is practical and scientifically robust.”

Submission Process and Key Dates

The consultation includes three lists:

  1. Draft list of long-chain PFCAs and related substances
  2. Updated list for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
  3. Updated list for perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)

Feedback is due by 19 May 2025. Submissions must be written and sent electronically to designated contacts at the Environmental Convention Implementation Centre. Full documentation is available via the official website.

Strategic Considerations and Next Steps

Businesses are advised to review their supply chains and chemical portfolios for affected substances. Early engagement offers the chance to influence scope definitions, exemptions, and implementation timelines. Monitoring developments at the Stockholm Convention’s next Conference of the Parties will also be essential, as decisions there will cement obligations under international law.

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