As set out in the PFAS Plan, greater transparency around PFAS in consumer products is an important part of building public confidence, supporting informed consumer choice and enabling the transition away from PFAS use. The government is grateful for the Committee’s focus on this issue and recognises that these recommendations are intended as interim measures pending longer-term regulatory action on PFAS. While government has an important role in supporting this agenda, we believe that industry is often best placed to lead improvements in the provision and sharing of information. There are already encouraging examples of businesses responding to consumer demand through voluntary disclosure and “PFAS-free” claims, as well as seeking greater information from suppliers about the chemicals used in products and materials. We will continue to support efforts to improve transparency across supply chains in ways that are practical, proportionate and responsive to consumer and business needs. We recognise the Committee’s interest in both interim limits on PFAS in consumer products and improved consumer information. As set out in our response to recommendation 5, we are working across government to identify the most effective and proportionate measures to address risks from PFAS in consumer products. We await to see the final EU REACH universal PFAS restriction. Given the large number of PFAS substances, the wide range of products in which they are used, and the need to consider risks in the context of specific uses, developing regulatory limits across consumer products would require a substantial evidence base and careful assessment of the implications for consumers and businesses. Defra recently commissioned research, building on the work of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum PFAS Working Group, to assess policy options for PFAS management, including disclosure of PFAS in products and provision of information at the point of sale. The findings highlighted a number of practical implementation challenges and have informed the development of policy options under the PFAS Plan. The final report was published on 21 May 2026. We are continuing to explore how transparency can be improved as part of wider work on product information and labelling, while ensuring that any future approach is coherent, evidence-based and aligned with broader product labelling reforms. Through the PFAS Plan, we have also committed to improving public access to information on chemical risks, including through the development of UKHSA’s “Chemical Risks to Human Health” website, due to launch later this year. We will also continue to work across government, including closely with OPSS, and with both retail and industry to explore ideas to help strengthen supply chain transparency, support informed decision-making by consumers and businesses, and ensure future policy development is grounded in the best available evidence.