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#PFAS pollution is costing society far more than it gives back through health harms, clean up costs, & legal action We need to shift investment toward safer alternatives. The UK’s #PFASplan is a start, but stronger action on source control is needed⬇️ financierworldwide.com/new-era-for-ch…

We’ve known about the dangers of #PFAS since the '50s, yet many workers are still exposed to these "forever chemicals" without adequate oversight Check out this important update from @Fidratweets ow.ly/v7th50YIFma #OccupationalHealth #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #PFAS

🔥🧪A new long-awaited consultation on the UK’s furniture fire safety regulations is now open This is an important opportunity to promote effective and sustainable #FireSafety approaches for furniture without relying on harmful chemical #FlameRetardants➡️fidra.org.uk/news/new-consu…

A new study of Europe’s largest groundwater reserve found #TFA to be the most common short‑chain #PFAS in 96% of samples💧 The study couldn’t identify a single main source, showing that TFA likely comes from multiple sources Read the full study⬇️ sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The legislation updates pollutants to be monitored & controlled including #PFAS, pharmaceuticals & pesticides🧪 #microplastics have been added to EU water watchlists, recognising them as substances of emerging concern, requiring mandatory monitoring ➡️europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

(2/2) But effective, safe and sustainable #FireSafety is possible! Visit our website to find out more➡️fidra.org.uk/sustainable-fi…

🔥🧪Current UK  furniture fire safety regulations have resulted in UK upholstered products containing some of the highest quantities of chemical flame retardants worldwide, posing a risk to human and environmental health (1/2)➡️ thetimes.com/life-style/pro…

Sewage sludge & artificial pitches are barriers to a circular economy🚜📷 Often pitched as 'sustainable' solutions, microplastic infill from waste tyres & sludge from wastewater contaminate the environment with #microplastics, heavy metals & #chemicals heraldscotland.com/opinion/259641…

Future enforcement of chemical labelling to support a safe circular economy and inform consumers must be part of the Government's next steps. ⌛ Deadline 23 June 2026

✅ Use the General Product Safety Regulations to regulate re-upholstery, repair of upholstered furniture and second-hand upholstered furniture.

📢 Consultation launch Office for Product Safety & Standards consultation on the Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture ➡️ gov.uk/government/con… Fidra welcome these long-awaited regulatory steps to reduce the use of harmful chemical flame retardants in furniture🧪🔥⬇️

The classification of TCPP, a commonly used chemical flame retardant in furniture, as potentially carcinogenic to humans highlights the risk of regrettably substitution and why the UK must move to safe and sustainable alternatives 🧪🔥 Learn more➡️fidra.org.uk/sustainable-fi… 📸WHO

New study shows 90 fluorinated pesticides approved in Australia, with 60% able to break down into #TFA TFA, a small #PFAS is now showing up in Australian soils & groundwater PFAS pesticides are also widely used in the UK & TFA is polluting rivers🔽 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

⚠️ After 3 years of scientific assessment, EU committees have shared their support for an EU-wide restriction on the #ForeverChemicals, #PFAS ⚠️ We urgently need the UK to commit to the same level of protection. Find out more: pfasfree.org.uk meta.eeb.org/2026/03/26/ech…

Scotland's Circular Economy Strategy has welcome commitments on textiles, furniture, product stewardship & plastics✅ But the environmental benefits the strategy envisions won't be reached if harmful chemicals continue to be locked in a circular loop❎ ⬇️fidra.org.uk/news/scotland-…

Sewage sludge containing PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals is still being spread on the land that grows our food🌱 A new joint briefing with @ERCScot urges that the regulations must be strengthened to keep us safe from these harmful contaminants…👇fidra.org.uk/download/sewag…

On #WorldWaterDay our water systems are under threat from harmful chemicals and microplastics. Fidra and other NGOs are calling on the UK Government to stop pollution at the source. Read our blog to see our asks of the upcoming Water Bill.💧 fidra.org.uk/news/clean-wat…

People in Bentham have elevated #PFAS in their blood. The government & industry must take stronger, proactive measures to protect people & the environment from #foreverchemicals Tune in Sunday for "In Our Blood: The Forever Chemicals Scandal" on ITV theguardian.com/environment/20…