Danish Minister of the Environment and Food recommends lowered limit for fluorocarbons in food contact materials
PFOA in drinking water
New report by Environmental Working Group suggests that exposure to PFOA might not be safe at any level
PFAS in breast milk
Study shows that breast milk is major source of exposure to perfluorinated chemicals for infants; researchers express concern but do not discourage breastfeeding
Focus on perfluorinated chemicals
CHEM Trust summarizes concerns related to perfluorinated compounds, advocates for rapid phase out
Fluorinated chemicals in microwave popcorn bags
Danish consumer council tests nine different bags of microwave oven popcorn and finds PFCAs in the lining of all of them
Fluorinated chemicals discussed in New York Times
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof explains why polyfluorinated chemicals are of concern, criticizes US chemical regulation
Coop Denmark rejects fluorinated food packaging
Coop Denmark removes microwave popcorn from shelves because packaging contains fluorinated substances
Spotlight on fluorinated compounds in Scandinavia
Article by news provider ScienceNordic expresses concerns over use of new fluorinated substances that may be just as harmful as chemicals they replace
Safe alternatives to PFASs needed
Editorial in Environmental Health Perspectives calls for significant innovation to find functional nonfluorinated alternatives to poly- and perfluoroalkyl acids (PFASs)
Opinion: Avoid FCMs with fluorinated chemicals
Scientists’ public statement recommends consumers to avoid nonstick cookware and grease proof food packaging containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)