Sep 10, 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. They …

Oct 15, 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 as …

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 …

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 January 2023. It …

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-made …

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 …

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 study is the first to …

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) …

Feb 7, 2023 · Why do we need a PFAS restriction? − Adverse effects on environment and human health

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