PFAS Phase-Out in Food Containers May Take Years
In the mid-20th century, a group of complex, man-made chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) were first produced.1 Experts estimate there may be up to 10,000 of these “forever” chemicals in this family, whose full effects are not yet known. The most widely recognized are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), both having… Read More »