Germany has launched a call for evidence to assess the necessity of a REACH restriction proposal on different processes suspected to cause emissions of 1,4-dioxane into the environment. This call for evidence covers emissions of 1,4-dioxane from the poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) lifecycle.

Submit your information on emissions from the production, processing, and recycling of PET, available measures for emission reduction and economic impacts of a potential restriction on the PET lifecycle in English or German. 

Have your say by 27 July 2026.

For any clarifications, contact: chemg@baua.bund.de