Regulatory efforts across the globe have been pushing for removing certain types of PFAS in specific product categories. Still, there are many limitations, and regulators often receive pushback from chemical companies.
In episode four of the Forever Chemicals ten-part podcast series, we break down the increase of PFAS regulation in the US and the EU, along with the limitations we face in the pursuit of cleaner chemistry.
Guests featured in this episode:
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Kyla Bennett, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
- Natalie Balbuena, Food and Water Watch
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist
- Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear
- Scott Wilson, Regenesis Environmental Remediation
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
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Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast.
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Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Sources
Food and Water Watch. (Nov 15, 2023). PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Contaminating Our Water [Livable Future LIVE] [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/27k7Tki5xsU?si=WqEA0W9b1E-0iyQ1
Greenpeace. (2012). Chemistry for Any Weath
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