In accordance with the European Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability towards a Toxic-free
Environment, the European Commission plans to phase out persistent chemicals, such as …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic compounds, many
of which are persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT). The sheer number of PFAS makes a …

The essential-use concept is a tool that can guide the phase-out of per-and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) and potentially other substances of concern. This concept is a novel …

Because of the extreme persistence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and their
associated risks, the Madrid Statement argues for stopping their use where they are deemed …

The Stockholm convention aims to protect the environment and human health by eliminating
or restricting the production, use, and distribution of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are man-made chemicals that contain at least
one perfluoroalkyl moiety,–C n F 2 n–. To date, over 4,000 unique PFASs have been used in …

Faced with the near-impossible task of assessing and regulating chemicals of concern on an
individual-basis, governments need rapid and effective decision-making approaches for …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of substances for which there are
widespread concerns about their extreme persistence in combination with toxic effects. It has …

An extensive use of chemicals in countless consumer products has resulted in human
exposure to several persistent organic pollutants (POPs). History teaches us to be aware of …

In 2015, the 11th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee
(POPRC11) of the Stockholm Convention (SC) reviewed the potential listing of …