Researchers at La Trobe University have developed a portable biosensor that detects the regulated PFAS chemical PFOA on-site.

Manufacturers will no longer use harmful "forever chemicals" in food packaging products in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a statement released Feb. 28, the ...

States ban plastic bags, PFAS chemicals, and foam containers to cut waste and improve recycling across multiple industries ...

Regulators worldwide are tightening their guidance – and rules – on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging, prompting food manufacturers and their suppliers to develop ...

The move “eliminates the primary source of dietary exposure to PFAS from authorized food contact uses,” the FDA said in a news release. The Food and Drug Administration announced that all paper and ...

Cancer-causing chemicals that were once found in food packaging are now been phased out. PFAS, commonly found in products such as pizza boxes and microwave popcorn bags, are no longer being used, the ...

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States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require ...

As state regulators weigh PFAS rules, scientists push for solutions that fit existing water systems by exploring new ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A chemical that impacts your health and wellness will no longer be used in food packaging. PFAS is a forever chemical that disrupts hormones. It’s been linked to so many ...