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Press note: European competitiveness will not be harmed by a PFAS restriction – but without it, people’s health will be

Press note: While the Draghi report is concerned about the economic implications from transitioning away from PFAS in Europe, this approach is fundamentally flawed given the health costs and severe health and environmental consequences associated with these substances.

Infographic: How can an EU-wide PFAS restriction be a game-changer for health?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of over 10 000 chemicals also known as “forever chemicals’ are taxing our health and economy. HEAL’s new infographic highlights key strengths and weaknesses in the proposed EU restriction on PFAS.

Press note: Health groups welcome restriction on widely used sub-family of PFAS

Press note: Member state’s representatives voted in the REACH Committee to restrict PFHxA – a subfamily of the “forever chemicals” PFAS - that is widely used in for example clothing and food contact materials.

Press note: New scientific study indicates PFAS can increase risk of disease in unborn children

The Health and Environment Alliance welcomes a new scientific study published in Lancet Planetary Health by researchers at Aberdeen and Örebro Universities that indicates PFAS affect people as early as in the fetal stage of development.

PFAS Resources

A campaign by HEAL to shed light on the real-life consequences of PFAS pollution.

Mapping out examples of PFAS pollution hotspots in Europe

A campaign by HEAL to shed light on the real-life consequences of PFAS pollution.

HEAL’s response to the public consultation on a proposal for an EU PFAS Restriction

HEAL’s response to the public consultation on a proposal for an EU PFAS Restriction.

HEAL response to the public consultation on the universal Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction

This document covers HEAL's comments on the European Chemical Agency consultation on the Universal PFAS (uPFAS) restriction proposed by the authorities of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

How PFAS pollution affects people’s health across Europe

A campaign to shed light on the real-life consequences of PFAS pollution.

HEAL and CHEM Trust joint statement: ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment discussion on the universal PFAS restriction

HEAL and CHEM Trust presented their joint statement on 6-7 June 2023 in the RAC discussion on the universal PFAS restriction.

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