This first patent alert of 2026 showcases a range of innovations that advance both sustainability and performance within coating and finishing technologies.
France has introduced stricter rules on the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) than those currently in place at EU level. With Decree No. 2025-1376 of 28 December 2025, the French government aims to further reduce the risks associated with exposure to these substances. The new rules apply from 1 January 2026.
