EurO₃zon is preparing to submit answers to the consultation on SEAC draft opinion. The main focus are the sub-use ‘PEM electrolysis (ozone production)’ under the sector ‘Energy’, and the additional sectors ‘Sealing applications’, ‘Machinery applications’ and ‘Technical textiles’.

During the assessment of the restriction proposal by the RAC and SEAC, EurO₃zon participated in the relevant meetings, namely RAC-74 and SEAC-68 in September 2025, RAC-75 and SEAC-69 in December 2025, RAC-76 and SEAC-70 in March 2026.

The 5 authorities that submitted the restriction proposal have identified 8 new sectors, following the assessment of the comments that were submitted to the public consultation. The comment submitted by EurO₃zon is referred to in sections concerning ‘Spare parts’. The use of PEM electrolysis for ozone production is identified and included in the sector ‘Energy’, which was evaluated by RAC and SEAC.

EurO₃zon engaged an external consultant to prepare a data collection for the purpose of creating a relevant report on the assessment of the impacts of the PFAS restriction on the use of oxidation and disinfection technologies for providing EEA with essential water treatment processes. EurO₃zon submitted the comment #8232, included in part 83, available at: https://echa.europa.eu/comments-submitted-to-date-on-restriction-report-on-pfas