The French National Assembly has voted to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 2026, following Senate approval. PFAS, known for their persistence in the environment and associated health risks, including various cancers, are found globally. The law will halt the production and sale of items with alternatives, except for essential textiles, and mandates regular testing of drinking water for PFAS. This law responds to rising public health concerns, particularly after contamination was identified in tap water across many French cities, including Paris.
The French bill, aimed at banning PFAS, allows testing for various types of these chemicals in drinking water, responding to widespread contamination issues.
Chronic exposure to PFAS, chemicals found everywhere from human blood to drinking water, has been linked to serious health problems such as cancer and liver damage.
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