Biden Administration To Set New Regulations for Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’.
On Oct.
18, the Biden administration said chemical manufacturers will be required to test and publicly report the amount of Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household items. .
PFAS can be found in things like tape, nonstick pans and stain-resistant furniture.
PFAS can be found in things like tape, nonstick pans and stain-resistant furniture.
PFAS refers to over 4,000 human-made chemicals that are often referred to as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in nature.
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They also end up in our drinking water.
According to 'The New York Times,' exposure in humans has been inked to weakened immunity, thyroid disease, certain cancers and more.
Michael S.
Regan, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said the new testing requirements will go into effect "in a matter of weeks.".
“It’s time for manufacturers to be transparent and provide the American people with this level of detail,”.
The agency intends to formally propose other regulatory steps by 2022.
Including setting legal limits for safe levels of PFAS in drinking water, increasing monitoring and research and designating it as a hazardous substance.
President Biden has called for $10 billion to address PFAS contamination, which has not yet been approved by Congress.