Commissioner Roswall holds high-level dialogue on PFAS-related pollution challenges

June 15, 2026

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"Commissioner Jessika Roswall held a high-level dialogue on Monday (15 June) with over 20 stakeholders from all parts of society to discuss the pressing challenges related to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution.

The talks, announced in the Chemicals Industry Action Plan, brought together a broad range of perspectives, including NGOs, affected communities, researchers, water and waste treatment operators, PFAS producers and users, and users of PFAS alternatives.

Discussions covered the full spectrum of PFAS-related pollution challenges — from sources and environmental health impacts to monitoring, remediation tools, and the innovation needed to substitute and phase out "forever chemicals"."