Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - ECHA Intro PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health
Homepage - ECHA The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has identified new research areas where further regulatory scientific research is needed to enhance protection of human health and the environment and strengthen chemicals safety
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s They are ingredients in various everyday products For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more
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Cancer cases attributable to PFAS in drinking water estimated A group of chemicals known as PFAS is linked to a wide range of cancers affecting the human digestive, respiratory, and endocrine systems, according to NIEHS-funded research The study is the first to comprehensively assess the association between PFAS in drinking water and cancer incidence across multiple organ systems using large-scale, county-level data in the U S “The key takeaway is
Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorisation - ECHA This is unique source of information on the chemicals manufactured and imported in Europe It covers their hazardous properties, classification and labelling, and information on how to use them safely REACH Registration statistics Registered substances EC Inventory Dossier Evaluation status PACT - Public Activities Coordination Tool Substance Evaluation - CoRAP Information on Candidate List
Environmental Factor - December 2025 Environmental Factor Newsletter Monitoring heatwaves with personal weather stations Pesticides linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk in farm women How a key protein controls mRNA stability A sugar called hyaluronan can help treat viral infections Simplifying single-cell datasets Chemical health hazards following train derailment identified Improving immunotherapies for allergic asthma
Understanding REACH - ECHA Understanding REACH REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry It also promotes alternative methods for the hazard assessment of substances in order to reduce the number of tests on animals
Endocrine Disruptors - National Institute of Environmental Health . . . Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system These chemicals are linked with many health problems in both wildlife and people