Considering the toxicity of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), its persistence and prevalence in the environment, and its many sources, including the use of PFAS pesticides and fluorine-containing refrigerant gases, it is extremely important to address its presence in both surface water and groundwater. For surface water, TFA should therefore be included in a sum of 25 PFAS with an EQS in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. At the next review, the Commission should consider establishing a separate EQS for TFA in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. For groundwater, the Commission should also consider establishing a quality standard for TFA, whether separate or as a part of a sum, in Annex I to Directive 2006/118/EC, taking into account the most recent scientific knowledge on TFA, including work carried out by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), EFSA and the World Health Organization (WHO). Future amendments of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 should also be taken into account.
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