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Newborn PFAS Levels Linked to Higher Risk of Childhood Leukemia

The research lands as EU lawmakers weigh targeted bans on PFAS in cosmetics.

Japan Finds PFAS Levels Above Guideline at 629 Water Sites Nationwide

EU Chemicals Agency Backs Broad PFAS Ban With Targeted Exemptions

PFOS, PFOA Found at 1,992 Times Japan Guideline in Groundwater at DIC’s Ishikawa Plant

Foam Near Futenma Base Tests Five Times Over Japan’s PFAS Guideline

Dresden Confirms PFAS in Northern Waters as Fishing Halted and Wells Affected

France Confirms Widespread TFA in Water as Separate Tests Detect Chemical in Cereals

Tests Find PFAS in Most German Water Samples as New Limits Loom

Greenpeace Finds PFAS in North and Baltic Seafood as Europe Weighs Tougher Limits

Study Reveals Toxic PFAS in Reusable Menstrual Products

PFAS Levels Decline in NRW Rivers as EU Plans Foam Limits and BASF Faces Lawsuit

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Toxic Chemicals in Watch Bands

Study Reveals Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Smartwatch Bands

New Methods Show Promise in Breaking Down Persistent PFAS Chemicals

New Studies Reveal PFAS Contamination in Skin and Pesticides