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PFAS
May 20, 2020
Researchers create framework to consider the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in life cycle assessment (LCA); develops impact characterization factors within USEtox model; finds that even low PFAS emissions can have large effects on LCA results
Topics: life cycle assessment, PFAS
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May 13, 2020
Group of five EU national authorities launch online questionnaire to collect information on the uses and alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); plan to develop wide-ranging joint restriction proposal on uses of PFAS; information accepted until end of July 2020
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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May 8, 2020
UK environmental minister identifies the need to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a group, included in response to a letter sent earlier by civil society organizations to UK agencies calling for PFAS restrictions in food packaging
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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April 24, 2020
High-throughput screening of non-fluorinated aqueous firefighting foam finds they bind to key human protein as done by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); suggests non-fluorinated alternatives may have similar toxicity pathway as PFAS
Topics: PFAS, toxicity testing
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April 9, 2020
U.S. state of Washington to hold next webinar on alternatives assessment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging; discussion with stakeholders to focus on essential functions and possible over-engineering of PFAS-containing products
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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April 3, 2020
Annual evaluation published by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency summarizes efforts made towards achieving non-toxic environment by 2020, highlights per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as priority chemical risk area
Topics: non-toxic strategy, PFAS
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April 2, 2020
Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publish two studies on 6:2 fluorotelomer (6:2 FTOH); find risk posed by toxicity of 6:2 FTOH previously underestimated, acidic fluorotelomer metabolite bioaccumulates
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March 23, 2020
Website compiles previously published studies related to lab measurements, field testing, and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); reference standards for four PFAS mixtures can be ordered by research institutions in the U.S.
Topics: PFAS
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March 5, 2020
Scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Indiana University investigate 26 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), find all exhibit at least one or more characteristic of known human carcinogens
Topics: PFAS
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March 3, 2020
Letter from stakeholders including civil society groups and actor Mark Ruffalo asks UK ministers to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper and board food packaging; petition to UK supermarkets collecting public signatures
Topics: PFAS
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