By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called “forever ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is considering granting “emergency” approval for a PFAS pesticide, meaning it will not have to undergo important safety reviews required as ...

Our blog has reported previously on California PFAS regulations, including its watershed laws with novel definitions of PFAS and the noted problems with the total organic fluorine testing method.

It must take a really large umbrella to provide cover for 10,000 chemicals. At least that's what some in the rubber industry think the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is trying to do with its proposed ...

New study says 37% of California produce samples had PFAS pesticide residues. Stone fruit and strawberries topped the list.

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite a last-ditch effort by House lawmakers to resurrect manufacturer-friendly bill language that would change Indiana’s definition of toxic PFAS chemicals, the provision was ...

When Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 2310 into law last year, it was described by some observers as the most restrictive PFAS legislation in the nation. Beginning in 2032, a ban on non-essential uses of ...

Using state data, an environmental group found PFAS residue on more than 40 different kinds of fruits and vegetables grown in California. The state has approved 53 PFAS pesticide ingredients, while ...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a webinar on February 26, 2026, on its currently unavoidable use (CUU) rule concepts. Under Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ...

The title comes from the famous line in the movie The Princess Bride, spoken by Inigo Montoya in response to Vizzini’s repeated use of the word "inconceivable." It's a clever way of pointing out that ...

Advocates hope Minnesota’s ban on “forever chemicals” could bring a new focus and drive for regulations if the Democratic ticket prevails. Minnesota last year enacted a sweeping ban on toxic “forever ...

Quincy's mayor alleges new firefighting gear contains PFAS despite being advertised as PFAS-free. The gear manufacturer, Safety Components, denies intentionally adding PFAS and claims the detected ...