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Canada advances toxic label for ‘forever chemicals,’ phased regulation approach

Canada will phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances after designating them as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, as announced by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault during a press conference.
The government plans to ban PFAS in firefighting foams first, followed by consumer goods such as cosmetics and food packaging, aiming for full restrictions to begin by 2027 after consultations.
Chronic exposure to PFAS is linked to serious health issues, including liver damage and several types of cancer, with nearly 100% of the Canadian population showing PFAS in blood samples, according to government data.
The government aims to achieve the lowest levels of PFAS exposure technically feasible, but some uses will still be assessed for exemptions.

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At least three bills to bolster PFAS remediation efforts headed to full Legislature • Maine Morning Star

Drums containing Aqueous Film Forming Foam, also known as AFFF. (Photo by Brendan Bullock)Two legislative committees advanced bills this week that would continue the state’s pioneering efforts to address the spread of and contamination by so-called forever chemicals. The legislation will now go before the Maine House of Representatives and Senate to be voted on for passage. The proposals build on the Legislature’s work in the last five years to…

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Canada moves to label ‘forever chemicals’ as toxic, eyes stricter regulation - National

Ottawa says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their us.

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Canada moving ahead with toxic label for ‘forever chemicals,’ linked to cancer, hormone disruptions, liver disease

The federal government says it’s moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their use in cosmetics, food packaging and other consumer products.

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Ottawa to designate ‘forever chemicals,’ linked to cancer, liver damage, as toxic

With that classification, the government will have broad latitude to crack down on their use and disposal

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New study makes disturbing find about wildlife in the UK: 'Whichever organisms we look in, we find them'

Carcinogenic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS are infecting wildlife in the United Kingdom. The analysis — obtained and published by the Guardian, Watershed Investigations, and the Marine Conservation Society — showed that otters, harbor porpoises, and more had high levels of PFAS in their systems. What's happening? PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are entirely human-made. Because they take so long to break down, they…

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