Regulating “forever chemicals”: social data are necessary for the successful implementation of the essential use concept
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 …
of which are persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT). The sheer number of PFAS makes a …
The high persistence of PFAS is sufficient for their management as a chemical class
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic organic substances with
diverse structures, properties, uses, bioaccumulation potentials and toxicities. Despite this …
diverse structures, properties, uses, bioaccumulation potentials and toxicities. Despite this …
Zürich statement on future actions on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
A Ritscher, Z Wang, M Scheringer… - Environmental …, 2018 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
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 …
one perfluoroalkyl moiety,–C n F 2 n–. To date, over 4,000 unique PFASs have been used in …
Combined application of the essential-use and functional substitution concepts: accelerating safer alternatives
MA Roy, I Cousins, E Harriman… - Environmental …, 2022 - ACS Publications
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 …
individual-basis, governments need rapid and effective decision-making approaches for …
Strategies for grouping per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to protect human and environmental health
Grouping strategies are needed for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in part,
because it would be time and resource intensive to test and evaluate the more than 4700 …
because it would be time and resource intensive to test and evaluate the more than 4700 …
Information requirements under the essential-use concept: PFAS case studies
J Glüge, R London, IT Cousins, J DeWitt… - … science & technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
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 …
widespread concerns about their extreme persistence in combination with toxic effects. It has …
[HTML][HTML] Citizens' opinions on (non-) essential uses of persistent chemicals: A survey in seven European countries
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 …
Environment, the European Commission plans to phase out persistent chemicals, such as …
Zürich II Statement on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): Scientific and Regulatory Needs
JC DeWitt, J Glüge, IT Cousins… - … & Technology Letters, 2024 - ACS Publications
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of synthetic organic chemicals of
global concern. A group of 36 scientists and regulators from 18 countries held a hybrid …
global concern. A group of 36 scientists and regulators from 18 countries held a hybrid …
The concept of essential use for determining when uses of PFASs can be phased out
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 …
associated risks, the Madrid Statement argues for stopping their use where they are deemed …
[HTML][HTML] EU need to protect its environment from toxic per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Abstract The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) of Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
Germany and the Netherlands submitted a proposal to the European Chemical Agency …
Germany and the Netherlands submitted a proposal to the European Chemical Agency …