1. Use of specific exemption and the need for extension
PFOS – closed loop
Use of specific exemption and the need for extension
Brussels, 19 May 2014
Katinka van der Jagt
European Commission
DG Environment, UnitA.3

2. PFOS – closed system
Several MS supported the prolongation of the extension
Legal point of view
Definition of closed loop: 10 – 20 % losses: removal from PFOS from waste water via adsorption, about 99%
BAT-BEP guidance July 2012: commenting possible until October 2014
CEN Technical Specification of PFOS (funding)

3. Functional mailbox