Read the latest news and updates on PFAS. From policy and litigation, to community action, to the most recent science, learn how different groups in the U.S.—and the world—are responding to the PFAS contamination crisis.

PFAS in the news
Food and Drug Administration Posts Information about PFAS in Cosmetics for the First Time
Last week, the FDA posted information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, found in personal care products such as lotions, nail polish, shaving cream, foundation and mascara….
Read MoreGAO Report States EPA Has Completed Some Regulatory-Related Actions for PFAS
On March 1, 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) publicly released a report entitled Man-Made Chemicals and Potential Health Risks: EPA Has Completed Some Regulatory-Related Actions for PFAS. GAO was…
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PFAS-REACH team in the news
I tested my tap water, household products and cat for toxic ‘forever chemicals’
After spending several months reporting on the PFAS crisis, I had an alarming realization: taco night might be poisoning me. I learned that the type of nonstick pans that I…
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PFAS-REACH events
PFAS-REACH team participates in Barnstable County Virtual Water Fair
Looking for a fun at-home way to learn about Cape Cod’s water quality? “Attend” the Virtual Water Family Festival on Saturday May 30th! You will find tip sheets, videos, family…
Read MoreWorking with Communities to Understand and Address PFAS Exposures: Webinar featuring PFAS-REACH Co-Principal Investigators
PFAS-REACH co-Principal Investigators Laurel Schaider and Phil Brown, along with Detlef Knappe, will give a webinar on March 25, 2020 from 1:00-2:00pm, titled “Working with Communities to Understand and Address…
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