Adding PFAS to toxic substances list won't necessarily lead to stricter guidelines for drinking water
A class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) could be added to Canada’s list of toxic substances, ...
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FDA bars Chinese seafood companies from doing business in US after disturbing discovery found in imported clams — here's what it found
Any attempt to enter the U.S. will lead to automatic detention at the border, without any physical inspection. FDA bars ...
PFAS: The next asbestos?
The Australian Government has been working since 2002 to reduce how much PFAS are used in Australia. It has banned the import ...
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Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds
This article provides an overview of PFAS, including their chemical properties, health effects and regulatory limits. It also ...
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PFAS in cosmetics: A regulatory challenge under the radar
As the cosmetics industry faces increasing scrutiny, one of the growing challenges is the management of Per- and ...
Lead, arsenic found in some infant formulas: Experts give advice to parents
A Consumer Reports investigation has found that some infant formulas contain potentially harmful levels of lead and arsenic.
Consumer Reports Tests Find Some Infant Formulas Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Arsenic and Lead; Most Samples Did Not Raise Concerns
A new Consumer Reports investigation of infant formulas found that some of the products tested contained potentially harmful ...
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France Adopts a Law Banning PFAS in Cosmetics, Textiles, and Waxing Products
After several months of uncertainty due to amendments made by the Senate and the dissolution of the National Assembly shortly thereafter, ...
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PFAS contamination at Joint Base Lewis McChord and surrounding communities
Ecology monitors multiple cleanup sites at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This page focuses on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the groundwater. JBLM is in Pierce County, ...
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House bans ‘forever chemicals’ from products
The Vermont House of Representatives voted last week to outlaw the use of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorine-treated containers ...
Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list
The federal government is moving to add PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products from food containers to clothing, to the official list of toxic substances, in light of ...