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PFAS (Forever chemicals)

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Tefal manufacturer handed ultimatum over forever chemicals in cookware

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Nature

Penguin ‘toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in this remote region

‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’.

Europe News

EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban

The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.

Earth News

What’s missing from the EU and UK’s ‘crackdown’ on forever chemicals

Nations across the world are scrambling to tackle forever chemicals - but do the UK and EU crackdowns even scratch the surface?

6 February 2026

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of human-made 'forever chemicals' used for their water- and stain-resistant properties, which do not easily degrade in the environment.