Geneva (June 11, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 074.25, summarizing Montenegro’s newly enacted legislation banning PFHxS, its salts and related compounds, effective May 17, 2025. This regulatory move aligns with international efforts under the Stockholm Convention to eliminate persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

The regulation follows the 2022 COP-10 decision (Decision SC-10/13) to phase out PFHxS and similar substances. PFHxS, a member of the PFAS chemical family, is widely used in textiles, firefighting foams, food packaging and non-stick products due to its resistance to heat, oil and chemicals.

The updated legislation (OGM No. 44/2025), published on May 9, 2025, prohibits the production, import and use of PFHxS and related compounds (CAS 355-46-4 and others). The ban takes effect eight days after publication, reinforcing national chemical safety standards.

According to the update:
• The ban covers both substances and products containing PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds
• Manufacturers and importers should review supply chains to ensure compliance

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 074.25 includes information on chemical regulation changes in Montenegro, highlighting affected product categories and key substances impacted by the legislation.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 074.25 for further details.

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