Sep 24, 2025 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected …

Jun 5, 2025 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s. …

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) These widespread, manmade chemicals have leached into our soil, air, and water. More research is needed to understand if and how …

A group of chemicals known as PFAS is linked to a wide range of cancers affecting the human digestive, respiratory, and endocrine systems, according to NIEHS-funded research. The …

Aug 20, 2025 · The proposal to restrict PFAS in the EU/EEA was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. It was submitted to ECHA on 13 …

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Nov 20, 2024 · The basis for the proposed restriction is the fact that PFAS and their degradation products may persist in the environment for a very long period, longer than any other man …

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Helsinki, 7 February 2023 – The proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden and submitted to ECHA on 13 January 2023. It aims to …

Aug 20, 2025 · All news ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation ECHA/NR/25/25 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) aims to complete its scientific …