Crackdown on PFAS: What to know about the ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday use
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Crackdown on PFAS: What to know about the ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday use

The Biden administration is tightening the screws on “forever chemicals” used in the production of a wide range of consumer goods, such as nonstick cookware, camping gear, and fast-food packaging — a push that industry groups argue is overly restrictive and will drive up costs. The rules are part of a yearslong Environmental Protection Agency-led push to crack down on air and water pollution from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, or PFAS, which are nearly impossible to break down...