French consumer-goods group Seb urged to phase out PFAS in Tefal cookware
Three NGOs have sent Seb a formal notice demanding identification of PFAS risks in its Tefal products and a plan to cease their use within three months.
Générations Futures, Notre Affaire à Tous and ClientEarth have issued a three-month notice to the French appliance group Seb, insisting the company evaluate the dangers linked to PFAS chemicals in its Tefal cookware line. The demand includes a clear plan to eliminate substances like PTFE and to manage the redeployment of staff in factories that would be impacted. Under French law since 2017, large firms must monitor human-rights, health, safety and environmental risks throughout their supply chains.
Emma Feyeux, responsible for environmental health law at Notre Affaire à Tous, said the NGOs expect Seb to pursue a socially equitable transition as European PFAS restrictions are discussed. The groups state that non-compliance could result in a lawsuit filed in the Paris judicial tribunal, potentially forcing Seb to meet the outlined requirements.
Why it matters
The case highlights growing pressure on manufacturers to remove persistent chemicals and protect workers and the environment.
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