Overview

• A new report reveals that 65% of bandages tested contain PFAS, raising health concerns.
• French lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in products, excluding cooking utensils, amid industry pushback.
• States in the US move to ban period products containing PFAS following a report on their widespread presence.
• The omnipresence of PFAS in everyday products and the environment underscores the challenge of addressing their impact.
• Efforts to limit PFAS exposure include proposed federal limits on drinking water and bans on non-essential uses in France and the EU.