A new scientific study published in The Lancet Planetary Health by researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Örebro indicates that the forever chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) affect people from the foetal development stage, reported the NGO HEAL (Health and Environment Alliance) on Tuesday 9 January, calling for the rapid adoption of the ‘REACH’ restrictions proposed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), prioritising non-essential uses.
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