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.
PFAS pollution and health
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.
The real-life impact of PFAS pollution on communities – examples from Veneto, Antwerp, Dordrecht, Ronneby and Korsør and how to take action
A new website by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) sheds light on five cases of PFAS pollution affecting communities across Europe and provides resources for concerned citizens and health professionals to take action.
Over 100 organisations call on the European Commission to fully ban PFAS by 2030
The EU Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft proposal for an EU-wide restriction on the production and uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), starting a much needed process to restrict these 'forever chemicals'
Groundbreaking cross-country media investigation reveals thousands of sites contaminated by PFAS around Europe, adding further urgency to enact EU-wide ban on ‘forever chemicals’
An unprecedented cross-country media investigation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination around Europe - The Forever Pollution Project - reveals that more than 17,000 sites are contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ around Europe.
Civil society groups demand a highly protective EU restriction on PFAS
The EU Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft proposal for an EU-wide restriction on the production and uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), starting a much needed process to restrict these 'forever chemicals'
French government announces national action plan on PFAS chemicals ahead of expected publication of EU-wide proposal for restrictions
French authorities have today released the country’s first action plan specifically dedicated to PFAS, acknowledging the severe consequences that these ‘forever chemicals’ have on people’s health and the environment and the urgent need to reduce production.
