Nissan doubles restricted substances over 4 years, including PFAS

Self-regulation by automaker and partner Renault goes beyond some national rules

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Nissan Motor has moved to get ahead of environmental regulations in Europe by voluntarily restricting its use of a wide variety of substances. © Reuters

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor has banned or restricted its use of nearly 7,600 substances for their environmental and health impact, almost doubling its list over four years and in some cases going further than national guidelines, Nikkei has learned.

These substances include many organic fluorine chemical compounds called PFAS, widely used chemicals that have drawn scrutiny for their long-term environmental impact and health effects.

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