Europe Prepares Itself for PFAS-Free Packaging

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals are widely used in food packaging and fire-fighting foam. They get their name “forever” from the fact that they have very strong bonds that do not break easily, hence, these chemicals stay in the environment for a very long time and cause harm. They have been associated with causing severe health conditions including problems in one’s reprodu....