In a unanimous move, France's National Assembly committee has passed a groundbreaking bill targeting harmful PFAS chemicals, marking a significant stride in environmental health protection.
Clara Bauer-Babef reports for Euractiv.
In short:
- The bill aims to ban the manufacture and use of PFAS in various products by specific deadlines, with a complete ban on all textiles by 2030.
- It introduces monitoring of PFAS levels in drinking water and imposes a tax on significant PFAS polluters.
- The legislation reflects the EU's "polluter pays" principle, with the European Court of Auditors backing the initiative.
Key quote:
“The battle is not yet won but today we have won an important first victory against PFASs.”
— Nicolas Thierry, ecologist MP
Why this matters:
The EU supports research and innovation aimed at finding safer alternatives to PFAS, encouraging industries to shift toward more sustainable practices.
