The International Ski Federation (FIS) Council held an online meeting to discuss the selected agenda and one of the main decisions verses about the fluorinated wax ban. 

According to the issued press release, the International Ski Federation is ready to implement the ban on fluorinated waxes starting from the 2022/2023 winter season. The rules regarding the fluor wax ban will be defined at the next FIS Congress at the end of May.

FIS Council – Fluorinated Wax Ban Update

 “It was reported that after comprehensive testing, FIS is prepared to fully enforce the Fluorinated Wax ban at the start of the 2022-2023 winter season. Working with Bruker, a leading manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and maintaining a close collaboration with the International Biathlon Union (IBU) through a joint working group, an effective testing method using the Alpha II device was developed. The device provides reliable testing to ensure fluor-free competitions, which will help guarantee fair competitions and a level playing field. The rules regarding the fluor wax ban will be defined at the upcoming FIS Congress, which will then be implemented at the start of the winter 2022-23 season.”