Sweden to Ban Cancer-Causing ‘Forever Chemicals’ Sooner than EU
The ban would cover clothing, shoes, cosmetics and kitchenware, and officials say safer alternatives already exist for many uses.
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Sweden moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products from 2028 as EU-wide ban remains in limbo
Sweden said that it plans to ban so-called “forever chemicals”, technically known as PFAS, in consumer products such as clothing and kitchenware from 2028. “Sweden has no intention of standing by while ‘forever chemicals’ continue to spread in our homes, in nature and in our bodies,” environment and climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari said in a statement, quoted by Le Monde. The Swedish government aims to reduce the spread of PFAS to protect th…
Sweden's government is planning a ban on so-called eternity chemicals (PFAS) in products such as clothing and kitchen utensils. It is planned to enter into force in 2028. France has been banning PFAS since January, which refers to clothing, shoes, cosmetics and ski waxes. However, the regulations also provide for a number of exceptions. The ban on the Swedish government is to enter into force on 1 January 2028 and also refers to clothing, shoes,…
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der Standard DEThe ban is planned from 2028. PFAS are available in many everyday products such as coated pans, functional clothing and disposable packaging.
The ban is expected to cover substances used in clothing and shoes, kitchen utensils, cosmetics and ski wax.
Sweden plans to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing
Ahead of an expected EU-wide ban on PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals' which are being restricted worldwide due to adverse health effects, Sweden announced a ban on PFAS in clothing, shoes, kitchenware, cosmetics and more, from 2028.
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