The new framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS. Science-first approach will strengthen monitoring, assess new restrictions, and increase public awareness. Plans include to consult on PFAS drinking water limits and developing safer alternatives to everyday items
In the first-ever PFAS Plan, a clear framework sets out the co-ordinated action that will be undertaken by governments, businesses and regulators to understand where these chemicals are coming from, how they spread and how to reduce public and environmental exposure.
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances – commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’ – represent one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. PFAS has played an important role in supporting economic growth by being an essential component in critical manufacturing industries, while also helping the nation to meet climate change targets due to their inclusion in low-carbon technologies.