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Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances

Commons · Question 4786 · Tabled 9 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2024

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Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that his approach to (a) per- and (b) poly-fluoroalkyl substances restrictions takes account of the (i) requirements and (i) time required for the pha

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Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Sep 2024

Defra is currently considering measures to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a wide range of industrial and consumer uses under UK REACH. The scope of restriction proposals will be informed by engagement with a wide range of stakehold...