We previously reported on a scientific study published by researchers at the University of Notre Dame regarding the possibility that PFAS may infiltrate through firefighting PPE and into the bloodstream of firefighters, as well as federal legislation proposed to...
A new study out of Italy, entitled "Perfluoroalkyl Substances Are Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Highly Exposed Young Adults", examines incidences of high blood pressure and hypertension in 16,224 individuals ages 20-39 years old who also...
On June 15, 2020, the EU published Regulation (EU) 2020/784 that amends current EU legislation restricting the use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The new regulation specifically restricts the use perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related...
A new study regarding the health effects of the much heralded PFAS named "GenX" shows results that compare in some ways to PFOA studies. While testing of GenX toxicity on human health is still in its infancy, the study will nonetheless undoubtedly be used by...
We recently reported on New Hampshire's legislation that set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS) for four types of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The PFAS levels in NH set by the bill were passed into...
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newson signed into law SB-1044 (Firefighting Equipment and Foam: PFAS Chemicals). The bill is in essence a PFAS firefighting foam ban and many environmentalists are heralding the bill as strong step forward in eliminating...
We previously reported on the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) out of California, which was passed by the California legislature and sent to the Governor for signature or veto on August 30, 2020. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law,...
On September 17, 2020, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced the publication of the final version of its latest scientific opinion on the risk to human health from the presence of PFAS in food. The EFSA determined that a tolerable weekly intake (TWI)...
On October 27, 2020, a California water PFAS lawsuit was filed by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency against several companies, in which it is alleged that the companies are responsible for PFAS water contamination in southern California. It is alleged that the...
PFAS limits in bottled water is a subject that has recently seen increased public scrutiny and pressure for federal agencies to act - specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, a December 2019 letter from the FDA to the International Bottled Water...