đŸŒŸđŸ‡«đŸ‡· France leads the green charge! From Jan 1, 2026, a ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) hits clothing, cosmetics & ski wax—slashing health risks like cancer & infertility. A win for people & planet, with EU-wide push next? Read more: https://www.euronews.com/green/2026/01/01/frances-ban-on-forever-chemicals-comes-into-force-tomorrow-heres-what-will-change

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France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

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Massachusetts and Connecticut have taken a major step forward in protecting firefighters by banning the sale of gear containing PFAS, harmful chemicals linked to serious health issues. This landmark legislation highlights the growing concern over toxic exposure in firefighting equipment, aiming to safeguard those who risk their lives to protect others.

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Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear

Turnout gear sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut must be free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ by 2027 and 2028

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EU consumers increasingly exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in fruit and vegetables, NGO study warns

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EU Commission weighs options on potential PFAS ban

Some EU countries are pressing the European Commission to adopt a complete ban on toxic PFAS chemicals amid wa

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We need to consider the presence of PFAS in waste

PFAS has recently become a hot topic with more and more research being done into the subject. However, in the

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Berlin split over EU ‘forever chemicals’ ban it helped propose

German economy and climate minister Robert Habeck has expressed reservations regarding an EU-wide ban of “fo

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Berlin split over EU ‘forever chemicals’ ban it helped propose

German economy and climate minister Robert Habeck has expressed reservations regarding an EU-wide ban of “fo

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