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3M launches PFAS resources website, offers free reference standards

Website compiles previously published studies related to lab measurements, field testing, and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); reference standards for four PFAS mixtures can be ordered by research institutions in the U.S.

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15th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation published

European Commission publishes final text further amending Regulation 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials and articles; includes introduction of approved use of new substances, updates specific migration limits, allows for migration testing of entire food processing equipment

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Clean Oceans Initiative

European Investment Bank and two other financial institutions launch Clean Oceans Initiative offering long-term financial support to projects aimed at waste recycling and waste prevention

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Scientists propose basis for managing PFAS as single class

International group of scientists publish peer-reviewed article presenting arguments for managing all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a single chemical class; recommend allowing only essential uses, applying class-based approach for clean up efforts, setting exposure limits for all PFASs instead of for individual chemicals