Why does this matter?

Scientific evidence confirms global contamination of the environment, wildlife, and humans by PFAS – the most persistent synthetic chemicals ever created. These substances pose unacceptable risks to health and ecosystems, yet only a fraction of the thousands of PFAS are currently regulated in the EU or globally, despite the availability of safer alternatives.

To address this crisis, the EU must adopt the universal PFAS restriction as proposed by Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. This step would position the EU as a leader in building a modern, non-toxic economy.

Additionally, the European Commission and all member states should urgently develop and implement plans to decontaminate affected soil and drinking water. These efforts must be fully funded, with costs borne by polluters – not taxpayers – through consistent application of the polluter-pays principle.