Overview

• The European Union's 27 member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement to ban PFAS and other harmful chemicals in toys.
• The regulation prohibits PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' with exemptions allowed only if the substances are completely inaccessible to children.
• Endocrine disruptors, which interfere with the hormonal system, are also included in the ban to enhance child safety.
• The initiative updates the EU's already stringent toy safety standards to address emerging chemical risks, covering both European and imported products.
• Chronic exposure to PFAS has been linked to serious health risks, including cancer, liver damage, and weakened immune responses.