It must take a really large umbrella to provide cover for 10,000 chemicals. At least that's what some in the rubber industry think the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is trying to do with its proposed ...

For more than 30 years, manufacturers of ski and snowboard waxes used PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 30, 2025) The definition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence, continues to be debated in regulatory ...

Virtually every living thing on Earth, from Patagonian penguins to newborn human babies, has been touched by the synthetic ...

Review detects ‘forever chemicals’ in many of the state’s tested streams and rivers, including drinking water sources ...

You’ve probably been hearing the term PFAS in the news lately as states and the U.S. government consider rules and guidelines for managing these “forever chemicals.” Even if the term is new to you, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a one-time reporting rule regarding the manufacture (including import) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Despite heavy ...

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces strict limits on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food-contact packaging from 12 August 2026.

The title comes from the famous line in the movie The Princess Bride, spoken by Inigo Montoya in response to Vizzini’s repeated use of the word "inconceivable." It's a clever way of pointing out that ...

Advocates hope Minnesota’s ban on “forever chemicals” could bring a new focus and drive for regulations if the Democratic ticket prevails. Minnesota last year enacted a sweeping ban on toxic “forever ...

The same skepticism that reshaped skincare is now moving into kitchens. Many consumers are questioning traditional non-stick ...