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

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…

Canada moves to regulate PFAS as toxic chemicals

The Canadian government is adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to its list of toxic substances, a move that could lead to restrictions on the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health risks.Inayat Singh reports for CBC.In short:PFAS are widely used in consumer and industrial products for their water- and heat-resistant properties but persist in the environment and human bodies.The government’s decision does not i…

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.

Government of Canada announces new actions on PFAS

Steps to add PFAS as a full class of chemicals under Canada's environmental laws and to further restrict their use in firefighting foams were announced March 5 at a Montreal firehall.

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.

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