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Characterization of Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances Present in Commercial Anti-fog Products and Their Adipogenic Activity
Science
10 Jan 2022 | Environ Sci Technol
High concentrations of PFAS were detected in all measured anti-fog products, with FTEOs found to be a significant contributor to the adipogenic activity exhibited by the anti-fog sprays.
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High Levels of PFAS Found in Anti-Fogging Sprays and Cloths
News
5 Jan 2022 | Phys.org
The sprays contain up to 20.7 milligrams of PFAS per milliliter of solution.
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[Press Release] Chemical companies tout green credentials whilst developing hazardous chemicals behind closed doors
News
9 Dec 2021 | ChemSec
Chemical companies around the world are actively marketing their greener, more sustainable products, whilst holding back details on the mass production of hazardous chemicals, ChemSec’s ranking of chemical companies reveals today.
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EPA-Linked Consultant Undercuts Agency’s PFAS Concerns
News
8 Dec 2021 | E&E News and Greenwire
An industry toxicologist promoting artificial turf fields has repeatedly cited her work for EPA while downplaying the risks of PFAS used to produce plastic grass blades, making contentious claims often at odds with the agency’s own findings.
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[Blog] Groups Call on Biden Administration to Commit to Purchasing PFAS-Free Products
News
2 Dec 2021 | Safer Chemicals Healthy Families and Toxic-Free Future
The EPA’s recently released PFAS Strategic Roadmap included some important national commitments but lacked an upstream focus on pollution prevention.
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[Analysis] 7 things the White House should do to limit PFAS pollution
News
23 Nov 2021 | Environmental Health News
Addressing legacy PFAS pollution is not enough; it is crucial to prevent additional PFAS from entering commerce and further exposing us and our environment.
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Michigan to stop buying most products made with PFAS chemicals
Policy
2 Nov 2021
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget must “incentivize suppliers to offer products that do not contain intentionally added PFAS by seeking to purchase such products where possible."
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Michigan To Stop Buying Products Made With PFAS Chemicals
News
27 Oct 2021 | MLive.com
The state, which buys $2.5 billion worth of goods annually, must vet procurement contracts for products made or packaged with PFAS
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Newsom Signs Laws Banning ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Children’s Products, Food Packaging
News
5 Oct 2021 | The Hill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two laws on Tuesday banning the use of toxic “forever chemicals” in children’s products and disposable food packaging.
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Planned MAUHS Turf Field Prompts PFAS Concerns
News
29 Sep 2021 | Bennington Banner
The turf field and track vendors told project planners that testing has shown PFAS chemicals are not present in the artificial surface.
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Evaluation of per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in livers of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) found stranded along the northern Adriatic Sea
Science
28 Sep 2021 | Environ Pollut
Long-chain PFAS are widespread in bottlenose dolphins along the North Adriatic Sea, with a total of 17 PFAS found.
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Addressing Urgent Questions for PFAS in the 21st Century
Science
21 Sep 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
Six urgent questions relevant to science, technology, and policy were proposed to aid in addressing the -- PFAS problem.
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‘Forever Chemicals’: The Hidden Threat From The Toxic PFAS on Your Shelf
News
14 Sep 2021 | The Guardian
Manufacturers should take a precautionary approach, by designing alternatives that biodegrade.
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[Blog] Guidance on New PFAS Reporting Rule for Manufacturers
Policy
8 Sep 2021
In the last 10 years, have you manufactured, processed or imported products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? If so, be aware - the EPA may soon require a detailed report.
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PFAS State Snapshot: California PFAS Regulation
News
27 Aug 2021 | JD Supra
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has proposed public health goals of 0.007 ppt for PFOA and 1 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.