Biden bars new ‘forever chemicals’ from expedited approval

By Rachel Frazin | The Hill | December 4, 2024

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"The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process.

It issued a new regulation preventing a family of chemicals known as PFAS from being approved through Low Volume Exemptions — abridged reviews given to chemicals that will only be produced in small quantities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that its action will ensure that these substances are “always subject to the full, robust safety review process prior to manufacture.”