PFAS: an appeal lodged against the authorisation to use a new substance by Daikin (J. Fleury)

News Tank Transitions - Brussels - News #459107 - Published on 30/10/26 at 16:00
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Jeanne Fleury, Chair of Notre Affaire à Tous Lyon - ©  D.R.

“We are challenging the legality of the prefectural order of 24 July 2026, which authorises the use of a new PFAS — a flammable gas — at the Daikin Chemical site in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite, near Lyon. Whilst the technological and environmental risks are very real, no impact assessment has been carried out,” Jeanne Fleury, chair of the French NGO Notre Affaire à Tous Lyon, told News Tank on 28 October 2026.

“The main aim of this appeal, lodged alongside three other organisations before the Lyon Administrative Court of Appeal on 28 September, is to highlight the lack of public consultation and information regarding the risks,” she continued.

The authorisation granted by the Rhône Prefecture to Daikin relates to the use of R-1234YF gas. “Traditionally used as a refrigerant, it will be used…

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