Published 09/19/2024 12:45:57 p.m.

EU Commission restricts use of PFAS chemicals

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PFAS chemicals are under criticism; they can be harmful to nature and health. The EU Commission is restricting the use of a subgroup. Products that everyone is familiar with are affected.

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EU restricts use of PFAS chemicals hazardous to health and the environment - Rohegeenius

The European Commission today adopted new restrictions on the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances. These subgroups of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) are highly persistent and mobile in water and their use in products poses a risk to human health and the environment. The restriction prohibits the sale and use of PFHXA substances in consumer goods. Such products include, for example, raincoats, food pac…

09/19/2024 1:20:51 p.m.

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EU Commission restricts use of PFAS chemicals

PFAS chemicals are under criticism; they can be harmful to nature and health. The EU Commission is restricting the use of a subgroup. Products that everyone is familiar with are affected.

09/19/2024 12:45:57 p.m.

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New restrictions in Europe on the use of certain PFAS chemicals

Brussels.- The European Commission has restricted the use of a subgroup of perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in raincoats, pizza boxes or cosmetics, considering that there are “alternatives available with “limited” socioeconomic costs compared to benefits for human health and the environment. The restriction, which the Community Executive announced in a statement, is part of the REACH regulation on chemical substances and affects the use of u…

09/19/2024 12:14:46 p.m.

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EU restricts use of PFAS chemicals hazardous to health and the environment - Rohegeenius

EU restricts use of PFAS chemicals hazardous to health and the environment - Rohegeenius

EU Commission restricts use of PFAS chemicals

EU Commission restricts use of PFAS chemicals

New restrictions in Europe on the use of certain PFAS chemicals

New restrictions in Europe on the use of certain PFAS chemicals

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