Over 450 scientists rally for immediate action against 'forever

Mandatory labelling, clean-up, ban on PFAS releases. Seized by a Lyon association, the Academy of Sciences issues Tuesday, March 25th, five recommendations concerning eternal pollutants.

It is the number of scientists who urge the European Union to take into account water contamination in regulatory texts. In a letter, they urge the Member States, MEPs and the European Commission to take into account water contamination.

Over 450 scientists rally for immediate action against 'forever

A group of over 450 scientists is calling on the European Union to swiftly update its water pollution standards to address the increasing threat of chemical pollution, including PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), in Europe’s freshwater ecosystems.  In an open letter, the undersigned experts urge the European Commission, EU Member States, and the European Parliament to prioritise the state of Europe’s freshwaters in upcoming trilogue negotiations and to…

Over 450 scientists rally for immediate action against 'forever chemicals' in EU waters - EEB - The European Environmental Bureau

Brussels, Belgium – 24 March, 2025 – A group of over 450 scientists is calling on the European Union to swiftly update its water pollution standards to address the increasing threat of chemical pollution, including PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), in Europe’s freshwater ecosystems.  In an open letter, the undersigned experts urge the European Commission, EU Member States, and the European Parliament to prioritise the state of Europe’s freshwaters in …

Japan looks to tighten mineral water safety standards with focus on ‘forever chemicals’

The Japanese government is setting permitted levels of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in mineral water, with standards set to mirror those of tap water.