Did the FDA eliminate Forever Chemicals? (PFAS Part 5!)

Chemistry For Your Life

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We're adding another chapter to the PFAS series! There's new information from the FDA that we've got to talk about,. It's about the PFAS that coat food wrappers. What does it mean? Is it good news? Is it enough? Let's talk about it!

References from this Episode

1. https://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/PFAS-paper-food-packaging/99/i36
2. https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/market-phase-out-grease-proofing-substances-containing-pfas
3. https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/questions-and-answers-pfas-food
4. https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications
   

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