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Although useful, PFAS or highly fluorinated chemicals are associated with serious health harm and can remain in the environment forever.
Latest News
Tampa Bay Water awarded $21 million in settlement
25 Jul 2025 | WMNF
Tampa Bay Water is working on plans with the settlement money to ensure water quality in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.
Deadline extended for reporting PFAS in products in Minnesota, proposed Minnesota PFAS reporting rule under administrative review
23 Jul 2025 | The National Law Review
The MPCA has proposed a rule to implement this PFAS reporting requirement, and in connection with that rulemaking the agency announced on July 23, 2025 that it will delay the reporting deadline by six months. With the delay, reports will not be due until July 1, 2026.
Getting PFAS out of biosolids isn’t easy. Some companies are trying
22 Jul 2025 | C&EN
State regulations and litigation drive market for PFAS-destruction technologies targeting sewage sludge.
Scientists warn of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in reusable period products
22 Jul 2025 | The Hill
“Since reusable products are on the rise due to their increased sustainability compared to single-use products, it’s important to ensure that these products are safe,” co-author Marta Venier, an associated professor at Indiana University, said in a statement.
US wetlands ‘restored’ using treated sewage tainted with forever chemicals
18 Jul 2025 | The Guardian
Use of wastewater treatment plant effluent containing PFAS threatens wildlife, food and drinking water, advocates say.
Latest Science
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in reusable feminine hygiene products
22 Jul 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
59 reusable menstrual products from North America, South America, and Europe were found to contain PFAS in all items, with period underwear and reusable pads most often intentionally treated. Availability of PFAS-free options suggests thatPFAS aren’t necessary. More research is needed on dermal exposure.
Assessment of sealants for the mitigation of PFAS leaching from contaminated concrete
21 Jul 2025 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Laboratory tests on six readily available concrete sealants showed that an epoxy coating is the most effective barrier to PFAS leaching from contaminated runways and pads; researchers recommend using a combination of surface and penetrating sealants for rapid, on-site pollution control.
[Viewpoint] Specific ambient PM 2.5-bound perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): A Prominent human health risk issue that deserves Attention?
18 Jul 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS are found to attach to fine air pollution, including carcinogens like PFOA and PFOS, making even low levels a health concern and warranting closer science and policy attention.
Occurrence and maternal transfer of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pregnant sharks from Florida coastal waters
17 Jul 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
PFAS chemicals were found in pregnant sharks from Florida waters and shown to pass from mothers to their 101 developing embryos during gestation, with longer chain types such as PFOS building up the most in embryo tissues.
Phthalates, bisphenols and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances migration from food packaging into food: a systematic review
17 Jul 2025 | Rev Environ Health
A review of 67 studies shows that hormone-disrupting chemicals such as phthalates, bisphenols and PFAS frequently leach from everyday food packaging, highlighting the need for safer materials.
Latest Policy
[Public Commnet] Draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid
22 Sep 2025
EFSA's Pesticide Peer Review Unit has launched a public consultation on a draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).
DOD publishes 2025 update on critical PFAS uses, recommends risk-based approach to defining PFAS
25 Jul 2025
According to the report, PFAS are critical to the national security of the United States, and there is a need “to ensure that the dwindling number of domestic PFAS manufacturers remain able to and capable of providing PFAS critical to national security…”
Washington State Solicits Comments on Proposed PFAS Restrictions for Apparel and Cleaning Products
17 Jul 2025
If the proposed regulations are adopted, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of three categories of products— “apparel and accessories,” “cleaning products,” and “automotive washes”—would be barred in Washington state beginning January 1, 2027, if they contain intentionally added PFAS.
Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land
17 Jul 2025
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state's ratepayers.
Maine adopts more stringent standard for PFAS in drinking water
15 Jul 2025
Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, sponsored legislation to require Maine to match the federal standard of four parts per trillion of PFAS in drinking water. As it is now, state law allows up to 20 parts per trillion.
Opportunities
[Public Commnet] Draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid
Posted: 22 Sep 2025
EFSA's Pesticide Peer Review Unit has launched a public consultation on a draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).
PFAS – Challenges and Scientific Perspectives in Human Health Risk Assessment
Event: 8 Oct 2025
This international conference brings together national and international scientists and risk assessors to exchange current scientific knowledge on PFAS and to discuss challenges and advances in human health risk assessment.
SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting - Call for Abstracts
Event: 16 Nov 2025
DATES: 16–20 November 2025 LOCATION: Portland, Oregon Abstract submissions are free until 4 June. Late-breaking science abstracts will be accepted from 9 July–20 August for a $50 rush fee.
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