Allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission for its early, comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. This initiative demonstrates a proactive commitment to sustainability, safety, and environmental protection. It exceeds current legal requirements and offers measurable benefits for consumers and the environment alike.
The award comes at a time when regulators and industry stakeholders are increasingly scrutinizing the use of persistent chemicals like PFAS. The recognition highlights how Allnex’s leadership in sustainable chemistry sets a new industry benchmark.
Allnex fully eliminated all PFAS-containing additives from its portfolio by the end of 2024. This makes the company one of the first in the industry to demonstrate that high-performance coatings are possible without these hazardous substances. Rainer Blaha, Business VP of Additives, explained that “We did not wait for regulation – we took responsibility.” The EU Product Safety Award validates this forward-thinking approach to product safety and sustainability.
Through the transition to PFAS-free alternatives, Allnex has enabled the production of approximately 18 million liters of PFAS-free paints and coatings in the EU, and 37 million liters globally. This shift reduces exposure risks for professional users and end consumers, while preventing the release of persistent chemicals into the environment.
Allnex developed high-performance, PFAS-free solutions that adhere to strict internal safety and sustainability standards. These innovations meet or exceed industry performance expectations while prioritizing safety and sustainability.
Rainer Blaha added, “This award sends a strong signal to the entire industry. It proves that voluntary, forward-looking action is not only possible but creates real value for people, the environment, and the market.”
The EU Product Safety Award, presented annually by the European Commission, honors companies whose innovative initiatives significantly contribute to product safety and sustainability.
