Keywords: PFAS


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......

Lyon to launch blood tests to detect “forever chemicals” in residents

Authorities in the Lyon metropolitan area announced on Friday that around 300 residents will undergo blood tests by the end of the year to measure their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The study, carried out by the Ecocitizen Institute......

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......