The European Commission will restrict PFAS in firefighting foams, an important step towards reducing pollution with these hazardous substances.
Liviu Brăteanu
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The European Commission has announced restrictions on the use of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in firefighting foams, as part of efforts to reduce the use of these substances in consumer goods. The restriction, which will come into effect by the end of the month, will have varying transition periods, and the sale of PFAS-containing extinguishers will be limited to six months. The Commissioner for the Environment, Jessika Roswall, emphasized the importance of this measure in combating PFAS pollution in Europe, considering soil and water contamination.
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UE restricționează utilizarea „chimicalelor eterne” din spumele de stingere a incendiilor / Comisia Europeană: „60% dintre spume conțin PFAS, care au contaminat solul și apa potabilă”
Noi reguli la nivelul UE privind „chimicalele eterne”. Se impun restricții pentru utilizarea tuturor acestor substanțe
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