EPA Proposes Hazardous Label for Certain 'Forever Chemicals'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new proposal targets nine PFAS compounds, enabling states to mandate cleanups and advance public health protections.

The EPA's proposal designates nine PFAS compounds as 'hazardous constituents,' allowing for more stringent cleanup requirements.
New Mexico's previous efforts to regulate PFAS emissions align with the EPA's new federal proposal, potentially impacting other states and private companies.
The proposal is part of broader efforts to address the widespread presence of PFAS in the environment and human bodies, linked to various health issues.
Environmental groups welcome the move but call for a complete ban on all PFAS chemicals, citing their persistence and toxicity.
New Zealand announces a ban on PFAS in cosmetics, highlighting global concern over the chemicals' health risks.