[Press Release] Burger King leadership addresses PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging for first time ever
16 Jun 2021 | Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
Restaurant Brands International CEO announces that alternatives to toxic PFAS are being tested and more details will be shared “in the next few months”.
Makeup may contain potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS, study finds
15 Jun 2021 | CNN
Some retailers, including Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens and Amazon, have said they are now looking for toxic chemicals in beauty products,
[Op-Ed] Cosmetic chemicals need a makeover
15 Jun 2021 | The Hill
Every morning millions of people — primarily women — start their day with makeup. In doing so, they may be slathering Teflon and other harmful “forever chemicals” all over their faces.
Alarming new study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in famous makeup brands
15 Jun 2021 | The Hill
Every morning millions of people — primarily women — start their day with makeup. In doing so, they may be slathering Teflon and other harmful “forever chemicals” all over their faces.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ widespread in top makeup brands, study finds
15 Jun 2021 | The Guardian
The study found fluorine was often present in products advertised as “wear-resistant”, “long-lasting” and “waterproof”.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics as study finds them prevalent
15 Jun 2021 | The Hill
The legislation was introduced on the heels of a study indicating PFAS presence in more than 100 makeup products.
Toxic, long-lasting contaminants detected in people living in northern Canada
13 Jun 2021 | The Conversation
Levels of PFNA were twice as high among northerners than observed in the general Canadian population.
New EPA PFAS announcements carry significance
11 Jun 2021 | National Law Review
The EPA is taking the first step in studying a large number of PFAS by placing the onus of reporting on companies.
Officials push for national PFAS drinking water standard
9 Jun 2021 | AP News
Setting a national drinking water standard will be important in addressing contamination at military bases and communities throughout the U.S.
Mich. lawsuit v. 3M, Wolverine re PFAS pollution proceeds
9 Jun 2021 | Reuters
The residents say the companies created a private and public nuisance by knowingly polluting their environment with PFAS.
It’s literally raining PFAS around the Great Lakes, say researchers
8 Jun 2021 | MLive
Rain that fell on Ohio this spring contained a surprisingly high amount of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to raw data from a binational Great Lakes monitoring program that tracks airborne pollution.
[Press Release] Flea-control products found to be infested with forever chemicals
7 Jun 2021 | PEER
One major concern is that people can be exposed to these products though their skin by petting and playing with their pets and children face even greater risk through their frequent hand-to-mouth behavior.
NMED investigates size of PFAS plumes
7 Jun 2021 | NM Political Report
The investigation will look into where public and private water sources could be contaminated and how wildlife may be impacted by the chemicals in Curry and Roosevelt counties, New Mexico.
Maine senators want FDA standards for PFAS in drinking water
6 Jun 2021 | WPTV
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King have joined colleagues to call on FDA to set PFAS standards for bottled water.
Firefighters denied coverage by veterans affairs after exposure to PFAS firefighting foam
5 Jun 2021 | The Intercept
The VA and insurers have rejected claims from firefighters despite evidence linking PFAS foam and disease.