[NEWS] Latest Updates on PFAS: Global Risks and How to Stay Safe
- Jeanne P
- Dec 16, 2025
- 2 min read
PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick cookware, food packaging, textiles, pesticides, and more. Their resistance to heat and water makes the convenient, but they don't break down, contaminating soil, water, and food. PFAS exposure has been linked to cancer, hormonal disruption, and fertility issues.
Latest Global Findings
Recent news highlight the urgency of this issue:
Global: Researchers in North Carolina discovered TFA (a short-chain PFAS-related compound) in archived blood and water samples, suggesting widespread exposure from unknown sources.
France: PFAS detected in drinking water and rivers, raising public health alarms.
US: A study in New Hampshire found PFAS exposure associated with a 191% increase in infant mortality, plus higher risks of low birth weight and preterm births.
UK: BBC Panorama revealed PFAS contamination in the food supply chain.
These findings confirm that PFAS are everywhere and their impact is profound.
Health and Environmental Risks
PFAS exposure is linked to:
Increased risk of cancer
Hormonal disruption and fertility problems
Cardiovascular issues
Developmental delays in infants and children
Environmentally, PFAS persist for decades, contaminating soil and water and accumulating in wildlife.
Regulatory Challenges
Despite growing awareness, regulation lags:
EGA controversy: Approval of PFAS-containing pesticides in the US sparked backlash.
Europe: ECHA considers a broad PFAS ban, but industrial lobbying slows progress.
France: Local measures exist, but a national framework is still missing.
This gap means consumers and businesses must act now.
How to Reduce PFAS Exposure
Filter drinking water;
Avoid kitchen products containing PFAS;
Support stricter regulations and demand transparency from brands.
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PFAS-free
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