Helsinki, March 26, 2026 (AFP) - EU experts want 'broad restrictions' on 'forever chemicals'

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EU experts are calling for broad restrictions across the bloc on "forever chemicals", which pose a growing health and environmental risks, with "targeted" exemptions, according to reports by two EU committees published on Thursday. "PFAS pose growing risks to people and the environment. They are highly persistent, remaining in the environment for long periods, travelling long distances, contaminating groundwater and soil, while some cause seriou......

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