On August 20, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a regulatory proposal addressing PFAS substances. Among the materials in scope is Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), the workhorse polymer behind an estimated 85% of all membrane bioreactors (MBRs) worldwide. By classifying PVDF as a PFAS “forever chemical” and including it under the proposed restriction, the EU […]