Forever chemicals: Countries update proposal for PFAS ban
PFAS are substances that do not break down in the natural environment and can be harmful to human health and ecosystems. (IMAGO / Christian Ohde)
Some European countries want to impose stricter regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are particularly harmful to the environment and human health. However, industry is calling for exemptions for certain applications. Some of these have now been taken into account.
