Researchers urge reduced use of PFAS chemicals in consumer products

Phys.org - Mon 17 Jun 19

Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals could be greatly reduced if manufacturers add chemicals only when they are truly essential in terms of health, safety and functioning ...

Cutting potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS from consumer goods, ScienceDaily - Mon 17 Jun 19
From surfer shorts to surgical drapes, Eurekalert - Mon 17 Jun 19

California Bill on PFAS Chemicals Advances, But in Watered Down Form

KQED Science - Fri 21 Jun 19

A California Senate committee has voted in favor of a bill requiring that water providers notify their customers if they detect a class of chemicals called PFAS in drinking water. But the bill's ...

US air bases blamed for fluorinated pollutants on Japanese island

Chemistry World - Wed 12 Jun 19

Diplomatic tensions between the two nations have been stoked by accusations of pollution of Okinawa with PFAS chemicals

Testing reveals PFOA chemicals in US food supply

Mercola - Tue 18 Jun 19

Per- and polyfluoroalykyl substances1,2 (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that make products water-, oil-, grease- and stain-resistant. The chemicals are also used in firefighting foam. One type, ...