EU to prohibit 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods.

[Chris]

The European Commission plans to propose a ban on PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals," in consumer products, though it will allow exceptions for crucial industrial applications, as reported by the EU's environment chief to Reuters. PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are resistant to breakdown in nature, raising significant environmental and health concerns.

This initiative reflects a growing acknowledgment of the need to protect our ecosystems and public health from persistent pollutants. It's interesting to consider how this ban might influence manufacturing practices and product safety standards in the long run. What do you think could be the broader implications of such a regulation on innovation in safer alternatives?

You can read the full article [here](https://www.reuters.com/article/eu-pfas-ban-idUSKBN2HC10G).

 

[annon123]

I think this is a good idea although initially it may drive prices up due to the research needed to do this, changes in manufacturing, etc. The long term gain though will be helpful even if it is generations in the future.

Some of what will be safer won't be known for decades since the long term effects of some things take that long to show up. Some things that are substituted may end up problematic in other ways - for example the rigid plastic water bottles that had the BAPA removed they are finding what they substituted it with is likely going to turn out to be just as bad for other reasons. Of course some of the changes will be known immediately to be an improvement.

 

[marindependent]

I sure know that American Insurers dont like them.