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January 6, 2026 – Stahl, one of the global leaders in specialty coatings for flexible materials, today announced the successful completion of the divestment of its leather chemicals (wet-end) business.

According to the newly published government decree, the PFAS ban will apply from January 1, 2026, to new textiles, footwear, and water-repellent products on the French market, prohibiting the manufacture, import, export, and sale of products containing PFAS. The decree also specifies concentration thresholds, compliance timelines, and exemptions for specific sectors.