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Parliamentary question - E-003118/2022Parliamentary question
E-003118/2022

Banning the production and use of PFAS and products containing them

Question for written answer  E-003118/2022
to the Commission
Rule 138
Linea Søgaard-Lidell (Renew)

The production and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and products containing PFAS have caused regular environmental and health scandals. The Nordic Council has stated that between 750 and 1 200 deaths can be attributed to exposure to PFAS every year in the Nordic countries. PFAS take decades – or longer – to break down and are therefore known as ‘forever chemicals’. Their effects are so serious for our future and our health that we cannot afford to wait for them to be banned.

In the light of the foregoing:

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