Apr 15, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health. They all contain carbon-fluorine bonds, which are one of the strongest chemical bonds in organic …

Oct 10, 2024 · 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. They are ingredients in various everyday products. For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and …

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 they cause health problems.

Feb 7, 2023 · ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal ECHA/NR/23/04 The details of the proposed restriction of around 10 000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are now available on ECHA’s website. ECHA’s scientific committees will now start evaluating the proposal in terms of the risks to people and the environment, and the impacts on society.

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Scientific evaluation of the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – Current status The European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) scientific committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) are currently evaluating the proposal to restrict PFAS in the EU/EEA, alongside comments received during the six-month …

On the other hand, export of PFAS-containing material (new articles, second hand articles and waste) can possibly account for part of the deficit between tonnage and emission. Better information on PFAS tonnages and the fate of PFASs during the full lifecycle, especially the waste stage, is needed to allow for a better closed mass balance.

Nov 20, 2024 · ECHA and five European countries issue progress update on PFAS restriction ECHA/NR/24/31 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe.

Aug 27, 2019 · NIEHS supports more than 40 research groups across the country to better understand the health effects of PFAS.

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