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Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. It’s the result of a voluntary effort with U.S. food manufacturers to phase out food contact packaging made with PFAS . . .
An anonymous reader shares a report: PFAS stands for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” a family of upwards of 15,000 or more human-made and incredibly durable chemical compounds that have been used in countless industrial and consumer applications for decades. Firefighting foams, waterproof hiking boots, raincoats, nonstick frying pans, dental floss, lipstick, and even the ink […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years By KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer October 19, 2023, 10:37 AM ET • 4 min read ATLANTA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer. But Black hair stylists say such products — specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain formaldehyde and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer. But Black hair stylists say such products — specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain formaldehyde and […]
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer.But Black hair stylists say such products — specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain […]
For decades, it was the secret behind the magic show of homemaking across the US. Applied to a pan, it could keep a fried egg from sticking to the surface. Soaked into a carpet, it could shrug off spills of red wine. Sprayed onto shoes and coats, it could keep the kids dry on a […]
New research reveals that Asian Americans have significantly greater exposure to cancer-linked “forever chemicals” compared to other races. The findings, published last week on Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed journal, showed that different racial and socioeconomic groups are likely exposed to varying sources of the harmful substances, known as PFAS. The family of thousands […]
A European study reveals that around 90% of eco-friendly paper straws contain “forever chemicals” called PFAS, which do not easily break down and can accumulate in the body, potentially causing health issues. New Atlas reports: “Forever chemicals” is the colloquial name given to a class of more than 12,000 chemicals, more formally known as poly- […]
Continuing large-scale global trade of hazardous chemicals The cumulative global trade of the 46 listed chemicals among all countries (including non-parties to the Convention) reached 64.5 megatonnes in 2004–2019, contributed mainly by ethylene dichloride (55.3 megatonnes) and ethylene oxide (6.3 megatonnes). The highly hazardous pesticides and formulations had lower trade volumes (2.4 megatonnes), dominated by […]