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Updates: PFAS Restriction Proposal to ECHA
As of January 13th, 2023, the national authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH, the European Union’s (EU) chemicals regulation.[1] PFAS, also known as ‘forever…
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PFAS Bans Coming to the USA – Effective January 2023
Recent studies by the CDC have shown that exposure to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) may be linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Due to their potential harmful effects, states like Maine, Colorado, New Hampshire and California have taken legislative action to…
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Harmful PFAS Found in Rainwater
A new study done by Stockholm University has discovered Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in all rainwater globally at dangerously high levels. PFAS are a group of over 4,700 manufactured chemicals, typically found in oil and grease products. Also known as “forever chemicals” PFAS typically…