“Forever chemicals” have commonly been used in outdoor and activewear to provide better water resistance and durability. But now some states and consumers are demanding changes.
The prospect of Proposition 65 enforcement and litigation for products containing PFAS is uniquely challenging for regulated businesses because of the prevalence of PFAS in many products and environments, and because PFAS can be detected at extremely low levels. Plaintiffs who detect these low levels ...
the disposal of products containing PFOS and PFOA in landfills poses a risk, as these chemicals can leach into the surrounding soil over time. Lastly, PFOS and PFOA can be transported through the air and deposited onto soil surfaces through atmospheric deposition. Table 7 Presence of PFAS per a...
Coupled with residual PFAS‐containing commercial products that are being phased out, management of these concentrated waste streams presents an urgent need ... JT Mcdonough,J Kirby,C Bellona,... - 《Remediation the Journal of Environmental Cleanup Costs Technologies & Techniques》 被引量: 0发表:...
Maine has taken the most aggressive approach with a complete ban on the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the state of any products containing “intentionally added” PFAS as of January 1, 2030. With some variation between the state laws, “intentionally added” generally means PFAS ...
PFAS are used in makeup to increase long lasting wearability and make skin appear shimmery or smooth. Many makeup products containing PFAS may be marketed as “waterproof”, “long-lasting”, or “all-day”. PFAS may be found in a wide range of makeup products which range from drugstore...
demand. This means the industry will have significant volumes of unsold inventory come 1 January 2025 and there is currently no recommended disposal option for products containing PFAS. The AAFA recommends adopting a sell-through provision that allows the sale of products manufactured before 1 January...
10 November 2025. Entities should submit reports electronically through the EPA’s Central Data Exchange portal. EPA will provide a streamlined reporting form for certain importers of PFAS-containing articles who do not know or cannot reasonably ascertain the information required by the standard reportin...
an NGO based in Washington DC, put togetherSkin Deep, an easily searchable online database of brands and products containing PFAS. The site also suggests products vetted by the EWG, so if you find your favorite lipstick is actually toxic, Skin Deep will provide you with a healthier alternativ...
The regulation of PFAS-containing products is currently a very active area in which legislators and government agencies are developing laws and regulations at various levels. What has been regulated regarding PFAS under the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)? TSCA provides EPA with the ...