[Public Commnet] Draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid

22 Sep 2025

EFSA's Pesticide Peer Review Unit has launched a public consultation on a draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).

Europe drafts PFAS restrictions

21 Aug 2025

ECHA, the arm of the European Commission (EC) responsible for managing the use of chemicals in the EU, has proposed a series of measures to reduce the risks posed by PFAS under the EC’s current legislation.

Massachusetts and Maine lawmakers unite to tackle PFAS contamination

12 Aug 2025

Lawmakers from Massachusetts and Maine convened at a farm in Arundel, Maine to address the pressing issue of PFAS contamination.

PFAS in Medical Devices

11 Aug 2025

The ECRI review found no conclusive evidence of patient health issues associated with PTFE as a material.

[Press release] AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette: Landmark Settlement with DuPont Valued at Over $2 Billion

4 Aug 2025

Attorney General Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner LaTourette announced a groundbreaking environmental settlement, valued at over $2 billion, to remedy long-standing contamination stemming from PFAS as well as other pollutants originating from four industrial sites. It is the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.

Minnesota’s PFAS ban will exempt youth powersports products

31 Jul 2025

An exemption carved out by Minnesota lawmakers will allow powersports dealerships to resume selling vehicles that have been sitting in showrooms for more than six months now.

DOD publishes 2025 update on critical PFAS uses, recommends risk-based approach to defining PFAS

25 Jul 2025

According to the report, PFAS are critical to the national security of the United States, and there is a need “to ensure that the dwindling number of domestic PFAS manufacturers remain able to and capable of providing PFAS critical to national security…”

Washington State Solicits Comments on Proposed PFAS Restrictions for Apparel and Cleaning Products

17 Jul 2025

If the proposed regulations are adopted, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of three categories of products— “apparel and accessories,” “cleaning products,” and “automotive washes”—would be barred in Washington state beginning January 1, 2027, if they contain intentionally added PFAS.

Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land

17 Jul 2025

The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state's ratepayers.

Maine adopts more stringent standard for PFAS in drinking water

15 Jul 2025

Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, sponsored legislation to require Maine to match the federal standard of four parts per trillion of PFAS in drinking water. As it is now, state law allows up to 20 parts per trillion.

Trump administration yanks $15m in research into PFAS on US farms: ‘not just stupid, it’s evil’

11 Jul 2025

The Trump administration has killed nearly $15m in research into PFAS contamination of US farmland, bringing to a close studies that public health advocates say are essential for understanding a worrying source of widespread food contamination.

DEP’s Efforts to Address PFAS in the Environment

9 Jul 2025

DEP continues its efforts to investigate and understand PFAS in the environment and the ecological and human health risks associated with PFAS contamination.

‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law

3 Jul 2025

Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on PFAS and synthetic fibres over health concerns.

Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam

30 Jun 2025

State Senators Gene Yaw (R) and Nick Miller (D) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2026.

Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County

25 Jun 2025

The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.

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