How is the EU making sure PFAS chemicals don’t stick around?
Interview with Bjorn Hansen, ECHA's Executive Director about poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are manufactured chemicals widely used since the 1940s to produce many different consumer products.
Tests show some of them can cause serious health effects such as cancer and liver damage. The good news is that the EU is taking action to reduce their use.
Where exactly are they used, what are the concerns and what is the EU doing about them? Listen to our podcast to find out.
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Interview with Bjorn Hansen, ECHA's Executive Director about poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are manufactured chemicals widely used since the 1940s to produce many different consumer products.
Tests show some of them can cause serious health effects such as cancer and liver damage. The good news is that the EU is taking action to reduce their use.
Where exactly are they used, what are the concerns and what is the EU doing about them? Listen to our podcast to find out.
Give us feedback
Watch this episode on video
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Disclaimer: Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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