Switzerland Introduces New PFAS Regulations

Swiss federal authorities develop new regulations for managing PFAS 'forever chemicals', with government report and action plan expected by year-end.

Swiss federal authorities are developing new regulations to manage PFAS chemicals, with a report and potential action plan due by the end of 2025.
PFAS limit values for drinking water, originally defined in 2016, are set to be tightened by 2026 to align with stricter European Union standards.
Large-scale remediation of soil pollution from long-existing sources is considered 'virtually impossible' due to the vast surface areas involved.
Four distinct working groups have been collaborating for a year to establish legal frameworks and limit values.

~50%

of underground water pipes analyzed

2026

deadline year

Thousands

of chemicals

"In Switzerland, PFAS pollution is widespread."
— Christiane Wermeille

"The aim is to minimise the risks to the environment and health."
— Swiss Federal Representatives

Switzerland Confronts the Invisible Enemy

Swiss federal authorities are developing new regulations to manage PFAS chemicals, with a report and potential action plan due by the end of 2025.
PFAS limit values for drinking water, originally defined in 2016, are set to be tightened by 2026 to align with stricter European Union standards.
Large-scale remediation of soil pollution from long-existing sources is considered 'virtually impossible' due to the vast surface areas involved.
Four distinct working groups have been collaborating for a year to establish legal frameworks and limit values.