Keywords: Forever chemicals


EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking......

High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in American beers

Recent research indicates that certain beers brewed in the United States contain alarming levels of "forever chemicals," specifically polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), exceeding the allowable limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This study, conducted by a team from the......

Prenatal Exposure to Ubiquitous Forever Chemicals Heightens Childhood Metabolic Risks

In a disquieting revelation, a groundbreaking global study conducted by the Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Barcelona has uncovered a concerning link between prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and an increased risk of obesity and hypertension in children. These findings......