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Why we care about 'forever chemicals' and why you should too - Chemicals In Our Life - ECHA

Why we care about 'forever chemicals' and why you should too - Chemicals In Our Life - ECHA

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PFAS have been used in consumer products since the 1940s. They are extremely persistent and build up in our bodies and the environment, and this is why they are often called forever chemicals. Tests indicate that they cause serious health effects such as cancer and liver damage. The good news is that the EU is taking action to reduce their use.

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PFAS: forever chemicals—persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile. Reviewing the status and the need for their phase out and remediation of contaminated sites, Environmental Sciences Europe