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EU urged to broadly restrict 'forever chemicals'

EU experts say 'forever chemicals' pose rising health and environmental risks and should face a broad ban across the bloc, with limited exceptions.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT | WFMZZ

EU experts said in findings published on Thursday that 'forever chemicals' pose a growing risk to health and the environment and should be broadly banned across the European Union. Their recommendation calls for a wide prohibition while allowing some exceptions.