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New Zealand EPA Bans PFAS in Personal Care Products

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) nixed starting in 2027.

New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority has announced a ban on “forever chemicals” in cosmetics that will come into force by 2026, potentially making the country the first to outlaw PFAS. The country’s EPA will ban perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from December 31, 2026 onwards. When the ban takes effect in 2027, the country might be the first in the world to take this step.    The cosmetics linked to PFAS have included nail polish, lipstick, foundat...

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