Water authorities in the Dutch province of Friesland have identified the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in all monitored surface waters across the region, prompting urgent calls for a national production and usage ban. Wetterskip Fryslân, the regional water board responsible for water quality, confirmed that concentrations of these “forever chemicals” have exceeded … Read more
For decades, the European Union has positioned itself as the global gold standard for consumer safety and environmental protection. At the heart of this ambition lies one of the most complex pieces of legislation ever conceived: the REACH regulation. Designed to ensure that the chemicals powering our modern economy do not come at the cost … Read more
PFAS Levels in Pilot Whales Decline After Production Ban A recent study reveals a significant decline in the concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pilot whales (Globicephala melas) following restrictions on the production of certain PFAS compounds.Researchers analyzed archived liver and muscle tissue samples collected from whales in the North Atlantic between 1986 … Read more