What is the latest foam extinguisher amendment related to phasing out PFAS?

flowchart TD
    A[MSC.532(107) adopts SOLAS II-2/10.11.2.2] --> B[Prohibits PFOS in foam media]
    B --> C{PFOS >10 mg/kg?}
    C -->|Yes| D[Prohibited]
    C -->|No| E[Permitted]
    B --> F[New ships: 1 Jan 2026]
    B --> G[Existing ships: first survey ≥1 Jan 2026]
    H[Maker's declaration] --> I[Foam type, batch, MED ref]
    J[No declaration?] --> K[On-board sampling/test]

• Regulation: SOLAS II-2/10.11.2.2 (MSC.532(107))
• Prohibition: PFOS in extinguishing media
• Threshold: >10 mg/kg (0.001% by weight)
• New ships: prohibited from 1 Jan 2026
• Existing ships: comply by first survey on/after 1 Jan 2026
• Verification: maker’s declaration or lab test report
• Missing docs: on-board sampling/testing per recognized standard
• Records: fire-safety documentation + inventory updates