Chemours to the European Court for hazardous GenX
PFAS, the chemical substances present in products like anti-stick pans and raincoats, are so hazardous for the environment and human health that there is talk about banning them. But the chemical company Chemours (previously Dupont) in Dordrecht continues to fight a previous European decision to qualify GenX – PFAS type substances – as a substance of high concern. More:
Chemours to the European Court for hazardous GenX – Plastic Soup Foundation
Action on GenX
Action on ‘GenX’: Another ‘forever chemical’ added to the EU list of substances of very high concern – ChemTrust
EU Court hearing on GenX: company Chemours challenges EU authority – ChemTrust
PFAS in packaging
EPA Takes Action to Investigate PFAS Contamination – US EPA
Beyond paper: PFAS linked to common plastic packaging used for food, cosmetics, and much more – EDF
New publication: Forever chemicals widespread in disposable food packaging – Erase all toxins
Throwaway Packaging, Forever Chemicals (Study) – Arnika, Bund, IPEN, ChemTrust
PFAS in cosmetics
Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds – EurekAlert
Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics (Research article)PFAS, the chemical substances present in products like anti-stick pans and raincoats, are so hazardous for the environment and human health that there is talk about banning them. But the chemical company Chemours (previously Dupont) in Dordrecht continues to fight a previous European decision to qualify GenX – PFAS type substances – as a substance of high concern. More:
Chemours to the European Court for hazardous GenX – Plastic Soup Foundation
Action on GenX
Action on ‘GenX’: Another ‘forever chemical’ added to the EU list of substances of very high concern – ChemTrust
EU Court hearing on GenX: company Chemours challenges EU authority – ChemTrust
PFAS in packaging
EPA Takes Action to Investigate PFAS Contamination – US EPA
Beyond paper: PFAS linked to common plastic packaging used for food, cosmetics, and much more – EDF
New publication: Forever chemicals widespread in disposable food packaging – Erase all toxins
Throwaway Packaging, Forever Chemicals (Study) – Arnika, Bund, IPEN, ChemTrust
PFAS in cosmetics
Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds – EurekAlert
Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics (Research article)
