EU Experts Call for Extensive Restrictions on Forever Chemicals

European Union experts have called for comprehensive restrictions on PFAS, a group of more than 10,000 synthetic chemical substances. These so-called "forever chemicals" are persistent synthetic compounds that do not break down naturally in the environment or human body, raising concerns about their long-term health and environmental impacts. The push for restrictions reflects growing international concern over PFAS contamination, as these chemicals have been widely used in industrial and consumer products but accumulate over time due to their inability to degrade naturally.