The group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) consists of several thousand different substances. Some PFASs have been identified as Substances of Very High Concern; in many cases the effects on humans and the environment are less well known. In line with the precautionary principle, the use of PFASs should be limited to those that are essential for society, and their release into the environment must be minimised as far as possible.
Ski waxes
Fluorinated ski waxes
A FOEN report on fluorinated ski waxes provides an overview of the legal situation, their use, and their release and occurrence in the environment. It contains recommendations for manufacturers and recreational athletes.
This report presents an overview of the use, waste volume and disposal of mercury in Switzerland. It summarises current knowledge on environmental releases and mercury pollution in individual environmental compartments, assesses the pollution and exposure levels.
The Swiss Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (SwissPRTR) provides information on releases of pollutants and transfers of wastes from facilities and diffuse sources.
