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Concerning measures to increase protections from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals
Policy
6 Jun 2022
The Colorado state legislature passed HB22-1345, which was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis (D).
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Estimated daily intake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances related to different particle size fractions of house dust
Science
6 Jun 2022 | Chemosphere
Children’s estimated daily intake for the sum of PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFOS from house dust exposure is close to the tolerable weekly intake value presented by the European Union.
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Fate of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Durable Water-Repellent Clothing during Use
Science
19 Apr 2022 | ES&T
Aging and washing of fabrics with durable water-repellant coatings made with PFAS release PFAS to the environment, while tumble drying does not affect the PFAS concentrations in textiles.
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As “forever chemical” concerns mount, Colorado lawmakers move to ban product sales
Policy
31 Mar 2022
The sale of many products containing the dangerous “forever chemicals” known as PFAS would be banned in Colorado as early as 2024, under legislation to be introduced this week and backed by a host of consumer and environmental groups.
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Effective April 1, 2022: Treatments Containing Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances for Use on Converted Textiles or Leathers
Policy
15 Mar 2022
The CA DTSC finalized a regulation pursuant to the Safer Consumer Products regulations to list a new Priority Product: treatments containing PFAS for use on converted textiles or leathers such as carpets, upholstery, clothing, and shoes.
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Evidence of PFAS chemicals in sports bras
News
2 Feb 2022 | Environmental Health News
Fifteen out of 23 popular sports bras have detectable levels of fluorine, an indicator of toxic PFAS, ranging from 10 ppm to 58 ppm, according to a new report from Mamavation.
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[Blog] Major fashion brands phasing out of toxic forever chemicals
News
1 Feb 2022 | NRDC
While numerous apparel companies based in Europe have moved to eliminate the use of PFAS in their supply chains, the U.S. apparel industry is lagging behind.
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Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here's what to do
News
26 Jan 2022 | CNN
Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic "forever" chemicals, called PFAS, that are linked to numerous health concerns, including liver and heart damage, immune disorders, cancer and hormone disruption, a new report found.
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Distribution, sources, and dietetic-related health risk assessment of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in the agricultural environment of an industrial-agricultural interaction region (IAIR), Changshu, East China
Science
20 Dec 2021 | Sci Total Environ
Textiles and food industries may contribute to PFAAs in agricultural environments, which can lead to high PFAS contamination in local fish and vegetables.
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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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Poly- and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances in Air and Water from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Science
30 Nov 2021 | Environ Toxicol Chem
The prevalence of 6:2 FTOH and PFBA across sites likely reflects their usage in textile manufacturing and could indicate the industry's switch to shorter chain PFAS.
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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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What difference can drop-in substitution actually make? A life cycle assessment of alternative water repellent chemicals
Science
22 Nov 2021 | J. Clean. Prod.
A life cycle assessment found non-fluorinated durable water repellents for outdoor garments were environmentally preferable to fluorinated variants leading to the recommendation to phase out PFAS.
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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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Maine PFAS Products Bill Most Far-Reaching To Date
Policy
18 Aug 2021
Maine passed what was touted as the most aggressive PFAS bill related to products thus far in the country.