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Long-chain PFAS chemicals perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, and perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, are among the most studied of the nearly 15,000 types of PFAS used by industry.
The proposal has not assessed the use of PFAS in medicines, plant protection products, and biocides because specific regulations apply to those substances (Biocidal Products Regulation, Plant Protection Products Regulation, Medicinal Products Regulation) that have an explicit authorization procedure that focuses on risk for health and the ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in February that PFAS can no longer be used in food packing, and the production of some of the most dangerous PFAS has been banned in the U.S. altogether.
The US Food and Drug Administration has found food packaging materials like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and take-out pizza boxes are a major source of dietary exposure to PFAS.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – also known as PFAs – are widely used, long lasting chemicals found in many consumer, commercial, and industrial products. [2] Breaking down very slowly in the environment, PFAs have been found in water, air, fish, soil, the blood of humans and animals, and food products around the world.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision at the conference of parties was deferred to June 2022, where the parties agreed to list PFHxS, its salts and related compounds in Annex a without specific exemptions. [16] Upon entry into force, nations party to the convention are legally bound to take act to cease production and use of PFHxS.
Via contaminated water or soil, plants can take up PFDA. This may lead to exposure and accumulation of PFDA in humans and other organisms. [5] In addition, exposure is possible via inhalation of indoor and outdoor air and ingestion of drinking water and food. [3] Direct dermal contact with PFDA-containing products is the main route of exposure. [5]
Food containers that have PFAs are waterproof and grease-proof, such as microwave popcorn bags. Water-resistant clothing. Nearly 50% of paints contain PFAs.