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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki holds the competence to implement legislation on chemicals in the EU (Photo: European Chemicals Agency)

Banning PFAS 'forever chemicals' may take forever in Brussels

So-called 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have increasingly made the headlines, as more people become aware of these almost-indestructible toxic chemicals, which are to be found in thousands of products, places, food and water across Europe.

As nature cannot break down the man-made chemicals, PFAS accumulate in the environment and are found in the blood of humans, in animals, and plants everywhere.

But this week the EU opened two

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki holds the competence to implement legislation on chemicals in the EU (Photo: European Chemicals Agency)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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