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Programme

  1. **Note: timings are in CET**

  2. CW Welcome and regulatory context

  3. Moderator: Jean-Philippe Montfort, Partner, Mayer Brown Europe-Brussels LLP, Belgium

  4. Session 1: Background to the concept of essential uses for PFASs in the EU

  5. Introduction

  6. The proposed PFAS restriction

    • Initial feedback from the call for evidence
    • Regulatory process and timing

  7. Academic perspective on the concept of ‘essential uses’

  8. Industry perspective on the concept of ‘essential uses’

  9. Q&A and panel discussion

  10. Networking and break

  11. Moderator: Jean-Philippe Montfort, Partner, Mayer Brown Europe-Brussels LLP, Belgium

  12. Session 2: Sectoral uses of PFASs – case studies

  13. Introduction

    Sectoral case studies to cover: 

    •         Examples of applications 
    •         Benefits to society
    •         Availability of substitutes 
    •         Exposure and risk profile 
    •         Conclusion on potential for essential use 

  14. Case study 1: Healthcare

    • 3M – who we are and what we do
    • PFAS in the Medical Industry
    • PFAS and ‘essential use’ concept – our perspective
    • Closing remarks

  15. Case study 2: The manufacture of semiconductors

    • SEMI at a glance
    • Semiconductors as a key enabling technology
    • PFAS and its essential use
    • Closing remarks and key messages

    Emir Demircan, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, SEMI, Europe, Belgium

  16. Case study 3: Filtration products

    • W. L. Gore & Associates – who we are and what we do
    • Industrial filtration – 2 case studies
    • Value of fluoropolymers
    • Closing thoughts

  17. Case study 4: Textiles

    Environmental considerations for stain-resistant upholstery

    • Why specify stain-resistant upholstery?
    • Performance comparison of fluorinated and non-fluorinated finishes
    • Progression of fluorotechnology for textiles
    • Voice of the customer
    • Environmental impacts of removing stain resistance

  18. Q&A

  19. Break and networking

  20. Moderator: Andrew Turley, Science Editor, Chemical Watch, UK

  21. Session 3: Roundtable discussion - How to develop effective criteria for ‘essential uses’ of PFASs?

  22. Introduction

  23. Panel

  24. Conclusions

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  26. Close of conference