'Forever chemicals' found in certain period products, researchers say
2 Oct 2023 | MedicalNewsToday
In a new study led by Graham Peaslee, PhD, a professor at Notre Dame University in Indiana, researchers said they examined period products and detected PFAS in some of them.
Federal government seeks data on company PFAS use
30 Sep 2023 | The Seattle Times
Companies from varying industries must submit more than a decades’ worth of data related to its production of items with “forever chemicals” following federal rulemaking.
EPA finalizes PFAS reporting rule
29 Sep 2023 | c&en
Agency expands the number of PFAS subject to information reporting requirements.
ECHA Receives a Large Number of Comments on PFAS Restriction Proposal
29 Sep 2023 | CHEManager
In February this year, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a proposal to ban the manufacture, use and placing on the market (including import) of the entire group of PFAS. The restriction proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Dutch court rules Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS
27 Sep 2023 | Reuters
U.S. chemical company Chemours is liable for environmental damage in the Netherlands caused by PFAS chemicals between 1984 and at least 1998, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday.
Exposure to PFAS and Phenols May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
26 Sep 2023 | The ASCO Post
Investigators have discovered that significantly higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as PFAS and phenols may be present in patients with breast, ovarian, skin, and endometrial cancers, according to a recent study published in a leading journal.
3M evaluating options for PFAS manufacturing in Belgium
25 Sep 2023
3M said on Monday it was looking at options to further accelerate the stoppage of manufacturing of PFAS chemicals at its Zwijndrecht facility in Belgium and warned of a likely hit due to the continued idling of the plant.
Michigan AG Brings PFAS Lawsuit Against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
25 Sep 2023 | JD Surpa
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed suit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority to enforce demands by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy related to alleged PFAS contamination of the regional drinking water supply caused by the airport authority.
We tested EU politicians’ blood for PFAS. Here’s what they had to say about it
22 Sep 2023 | ChemSec
ChemSec was in Brussels this week, putting a needle in some parliamentarians and testing their blood for PFAS chemicals.
City of La Crosse reportedly denies $42.4 million PFAS compensation claims, clearing the path for lawsuit
22 Sep 2023 | News8000.com
The City of La Crosse has denied claims totaling $42.4 million related to PFAS contamination on French Island.
Higher levels of 'forever chemicals' found in women with breast, skin, and ovarian cancers
21 Sep 2023 | MedicalNewsToday
Now, researchers from the University of Southern California have discovered women who developed breast, ovarian, skin, and uterine cancers had significantly higher levels of these types of chemicals in their bodies.
Buffalo Sewer Authority moves to remove forever chemicals from landfill leachate through firm's new tech
20 Sep 2023 | Buffalo News
The largest landfill in New York State for years has been trucking up to 150,000 gallons of leachate per day to Buffalo for treatment at the city's Bird Island wastewater plant, where toxic levels of chemicals such as ammonia and nitrogen are removed before the water gets piped into the Niagara River.
Independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination
20 Sep 2023 | Australian Minister for Defence
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment with an independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination.
Scientists say some pitcher filters eliminate PFAS from your tap water
19 Sep 2023 | News Center Maine
The report by the Environmental Working Group tested 10 pitcher filter brands.
PFAS at Santa Susana Seep Through Regulatory Cracks
19 Sep 2023 | PEER
Despite historic use of toxic PFAS chemicals at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, California’s public health agencies are not monitoring the migration of these chemicals and have no plans to clean them up, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.