EDF Opinion: EPA Should Use U.S. Chemical Safety Law to Turn Off PFAS Tap

sumer products, including water-repellent clothing and food packaging. These "forever chemicals" pose serious threats due to their toxic effects and buildup in people, animals, and the environment. Studies show they are present in almost all of us.
PFAS, a toxic chemical, poses a significant threat to the environment, contaminating drinking water, food, farms, wildlife, and the environment. The US is spending millions to clean up PFAS contamination, with some states like Michigan and Maine attempting to recoup costs. Domestic producers, importers, and users profit from PFAS production and use.