Sweden has announced a ban on #PFAS in a range of consumer products, including clothing, footwear & cosmetics 💄 Sweden is now the third EU country, after France & Denmark, to take national action ahead of the EU wide restriction, helping to reduce PFAS emissions sooner. Read more ⬇️ tr.ee/GTV62A

The UK can prevent 40,611 tonnes of #microplastics from entering the environment over the next 20 years by restricting intentionally added microplastics, including artificial sports pitch infill. The EU has already acted. Read our new policy briefing calling for ambitious UK action 👇 tr.ee/fe1yRc

The Irish government has announced the modernisation of its furniture product safety framework

The European Food Safety Authority is lowering the acceptable daily intake for #TFA in people's diets. This update is based on new evidence showing that TFA can affect the body’s hormone system We need source control on all #PFAS to meaningfully reduce exposure🔽 tr.ee/YMm5Cs

EFSA lowers safe level for exposure to TFA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reduced the safe level of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the diet based on new scientific evidence. TFA is a breakdown product of some pesticides.

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Did you know? Artificial sports pitches are contributing to #microplastic pollution⚽ Rubber crumb infill, made from old tyres, can escape into the environment & pollute soils & waterways💧 The EU has already banned this material. It’s time for the UK to act too. Find out more▶️ tr.ee/cREChd

A study has found a potential link between #PFAS & PMOS Mothers with higher PFAS levels during pregnancy were more likely to have a daughter who developed PMOS PFAS continue to be linked to health concerns. We need action to restrict #foreverchemicals 🔽 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS

Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say

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🚨 A new study investigating rivers across 31 countries in Europe found widespread contamination🌊 61% of sites exceeded regulatory environmental quality standards for #PFAS Source control measures that minimise PFAS inputs to the environment need to be prioritised by governments 🔽 tr.ee/HWiLca

A #PFAS factory in Lancashire has announced it will close. The factory used to make #PFOA, a now banned PFAS. Local residents impacted by PFAS contamination in the area recently expressed interest in pursuing a potential legal claim over contamination 🔽 tr.ee/Ukn9bf

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe

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The Government has responded to Parliament's inquiry into PFAS, but doesn't commit to the stronger source control measures needed to put an end to PFAS pollution. Read our latest blog 👇 pfasfree.org.uk/news/uk-gove...

UK Government response to PFAS inquiry fails to demonstrate the urgency required - PFAS

The UK Government makes no new commitments to phase out PFAS in it’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee.

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has found widespread #PFAS pollution in Scotland's water sources💧 Fidra & the University of York also found Scottish rivers to be polluted with #TFA 🌊 The UK must introduce broad restrictions on PFAS use to reduce #foreverchemical pollution🔽 tr.ee/rjbIPI

As the World Cup enters its final weeks, we're kicking off our new project highlighting microplastic pollution from artificial pitches⚽ #Microplastic infills from pitches are one of the largest sources of UK intentionally added microplastic pollution🥅 Find out more🔽 fidra.org.uk/microplastic...

We're joining @chemtrust.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social at The Wild Summit to talk chemicals in the wild! 🐟 Chemical pollution is an overlooked crisis. Come and explore with us the connections between chemicals, industry, and ecological harm. 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...

The Environmental Audit Committee called for rapid PFAS restrictions, UK REACH reform, and making polluters pay for contamination. Today, the UK Government published its response 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

🚨Save the Date!🚨 We are very excited to announce the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is back and will take place from the 4th September to 4th October 2026!🗓️ Stay tuned for resources to help you take part and join the call for an end to nurdle pollution🌍 Coming Soon! www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/save-th...

A new study published today reveals that even massive investments in #PFAS remediation across Europe would remove only a negligible fraction of #foreverchemicals 💸 The findings reinforce a clear message - the most effective way to tackle PFAS pollution is to stop it at the source ▶️ tr.ee/Sr5G7D

🔥🧪 The lack of transparency about chemical flame retardants used in furniture poses major challenges. Enforcing furniture product chemical labelling will protect the environment, support waste management and furniture circularity. Find out more in our recent report➡️ fidra.org.uk/download/cas...

A #PFASpesticide has been linked to impacts on brain development. Our latest report shows Fluazinam was applied to over a million hectares of UK arable crops from 2014-2024. Denmark has withdrawn it, but it remains approved in the UK & EU. Our report▶️ tr.ee/qOkcqe The article▶️ tr.ee/TaHHiL

EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development

New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s data

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New research shows #PFAS levels are increasing in whales & dolphins worldwide 📈 Pacific Ocean animals were most contaminated, with humpback dolphins showing the highest levels We must turn the tap off on #foreverchemicals to meaningfully reduce levels in the environment 🔽 tr.ee/pXA52z

Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally

Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.

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Our new report finds PFAS #pesticides are a major & overlooked source of #ForeverChemicals 🌱 The UK’s Environmental Audit Committee says current action on #PFAS isn’t enough. Pesticides are a key pathway into our food & environment. To tackle PFAS, we must tackle PFAS pesticides tr.ee/Vk9Y1t

🎥New Video Out Now 🔥🧪Chemical #flameretardants present major challenges for end of life management of upholstered furniture, while also impacting environmental and human health. Watch our latest video masterclass to learn more - Available now on the Fidra YouTube channel▶️ youtu.be/uGcp0T_dcwo?...

Analysis by @fidrango.bsky.social finds the UK uses CFRs far more than many other countries, who have achieved similar improvements in fire safety without exposing people to similar levels of chemicals of concern. fidra.org.uk/sustainable-...

Use of flame retardants and the dangers of increased fire smoke toxicity to UK firefighters’ health - Fidra

The use of certain chemical flame retardants in UK consumer products poses a danger to firefighters’ safety and long-term health.

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🧪 For the first time since Brexit, the UK has added 15 substances to its SVHC list! However the EU has added 44 in this time... and we are calling on the UK to align with EU chemical regulations to close this gap and protect people and the environment. www.endsreport.com/article/1961...

Flame retardants and carcinogens among first chemicals added to Great Britain’s ‘early warning’ list in six years

A number of carcinogenic and reprotoxic chemicals have been added to the UK’s ‘early warning’ list for chemicals in a regulatory first since the UK left the EU, including a flame retardant that a char...

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Our new report reveals widespread use of #PFAS pesticides across the UK & deepening divergence between UK & EU standards🪴 PFAS #pesticides are a significant source of #ForeverChemical pollution & must be included in a wide-reaching restriction on PFAS in the UK 🌱 pfasfree.org.uk/news/pfas-pe...

#Artificialpitches contain hundreds of chemicals, some linked to serious health conditions. They are also a source of #microplastics A recent California EPA study found there to be "negligible" health risks. However, some scientists have criticised this study's methodology. ▶️ tr.ee/baedZD

Artificial turf contains 400 chemicals tied to cancer and hormone disruption. But is it unsafe?

A recent, 10-year study from California identified many known or suspected carcinogens in artificial turf. Does it pose a danger?

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A new legal case has been launched to challenge how the UK fast-tracks EU chemical safety decisions into law ⬇️ A clear commitment to align GB classifications with EU decisions as a default, including new hazard classes, alongside transparent reporting on divergence is urgently required. ⚠️

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NEW CASE: The Government promised only EU chemical safety decisions would be fast-tracked into UK law. The law it passed says something very different. We're asking the courts to hold the Government to its promises. www.crowdjustice.com/case/fightin... #ChemicalSafety #PFAS #EnvironmentalJustice

🔥 🧪 New California data confirms that furniture fire safety regulatory reform which reduced the use of chemical flame retardants, have not resulted in increased upholstered furniture related fire deaths. Showing effective, safe and sustainable fire safety is possible➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/califor...

📢 Scientists at the European Chemicals Agency have now concluded that trifluoroacetic acid (#TFA) is: - Toxic to reproduction - Persistent, mobile and toxic - Very persistent and very mobile Our research found TFA at 98% of river sites tested across the UK 🔗 👇 fidra.org.uk/download/con...

This #WorldOceansDay we highlight how #PFAS are impacting our seas🌊 Seafoam & seaspray can carry #PFAS hundreds of miles. Reaching remote places like Scotland's Fair Isle impacting drinking water. Greater ambition is needed from the UK government to tackle PFAS www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

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This #WorldOceansDay we highlight how #PFAS are impacting our seas🌊 Seafoam & seaspray can carry #PFAS hundreds of miles. Reaching remote places like Scotland's Fair Isle impacting drinking water. Greater ambition is needed from the UK government to tackle PFAS www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

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It’s #NationalEggDay🥚 sunny side up… with a side of #PFAS Recently, residents living near a Lancashire chemical plant were warned not to eat home produced eggs because of high PFAS levels. Food is a major route of exposure to PFAS, stronger action is needed to stop PFAS at the source tr.ee/erHQ7X

PFAS special: forever chemicals, contaminated eggs & the wider packaging problem

David Burrows looks into the insidious problems that forever chemicals pose to our health and environment…

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