Maine PFAS Products Bill Most Far-Reaching To Date
18 Aug 2021
Maine passed what was touted as the most aggressive PFAS bill related to products thus far in the country.
FDA acts on fluorinated plastic packaging. What are next steps?
10 Aug 2021
On August 5, the FDA sent a letter to manufacturers, distributors, and users of fluorinated polyethylene food contact articles reminding them that these articles must be made under specific conditions to comply with existing regulation or otherwise the food contact articles “are not lawful.”
U.S. House Passes PFAS Bill Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
27 Jul 2021
The U.S. House Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation that would regulate toxic chemicals found in drinking water, as well as designate two types of those toxic chemicals as hazardous substances that would spark federal cleanup standards.
[Report] Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance
20 Jul 2021
This report summarizes recent efforts by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group to provide recommendations and practical guidance to all stakeholders with regard to the terminology of PFAS.
[Press release] AWWA sends letter supporting Amendment 18 in the PFAS Action Act
19 Jul 2021
The American Water Works Association today sent a letter urging members of the House Committee on Rules to approve Amendment 18 in H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act.
E.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show
13 Jul 2021
For much of the past decade, oil companies engaged in drilling and fracking have been allowed to pump into the ground chemicals that, over time, can break down into toxic substances known as PFAS — a class of long-lasting compounds known to pose a threat to people and wildlife — according to internal documents from the EPA.
EPA Identifies Drinking Water Contaminants for Potential Regulation
12 Jul 2021
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Draft Contaminant Candidate List 5 (CCL 5), which provides the latest list of drinking water contaminants that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems and are not currently subject to EPA drinking water regulations.
[OECD Report] Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance
12 Jul 2021
This report summarizes recent efforts by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group in reviewing the universe and terminology of PFAS to provide recommendations and practical guidance to stakeholders including a revised definition of PFAS.
[Resource] PFAS-REACH Science-based Guidance for Patients and Clinicians to Inform Their Decision Making
9 Jul 2021
These guidance documents are intended for people living and clinicians working in communities with PFAS contaminated water or who have had some other source of substantial exposure to PFAS.
[Presentation] Government Health Communications on PFAS Can and Should be Improved
7 Jul 2021
This presentation suggests how the current US governmental health communication on PFAS is not accurately aligned with the science on the adverse health outcomes associated with PFAS exposure.
Comments on Proposed TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS Due August 27, 2021
6 Jul 2021
On June 28, 2021, the U.S. EPA proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS under the TSCA.
[Request for Information] The National Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative
2 Jul 2021
Comments provided through this request for information will inform the development of a National Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative and external grant solicitations. Deadline: August 2, 2021.
Massachusetts and California Bills Target PFAS in Cookware
29 Jun 2021
Massachusetts and California have pending bills that would impact the use of PFAS in cookware.
"Where's The PFAS?" EPA Expands Search For PFAS In The Marketplace
23 Jun 2021
As proposed, the Proposed PFAS Rule will require a significant data-gathering effort and expand the number of parties who must report information about PFAS to EPA.
Collins, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Cosmetics
16 Jun 2021
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, which would ban the inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics products, such as make-up, moisturizer, and perfume.