Washington – Scientists have found presence of toxic forever chemicals — per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — in products used by females during menstruation, which, researchers think, might have been deliberately added, per an Independent report. Researchers said these products are designed to make people feel comfortable during their periods, their labels do not usually contain a list of the ingredients. …
Food Inspection Agency addresses forever chemicals in environment
Ottawa – In keeping with its mandate to protect the health and safety of Canadians and the environment, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers. This direction follows today’s release of …