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HealthLack of EU law enforcement leaves illegal levels of restricted chemicals in consumer products

ClientEarth senior environmental lawyer Hélène Duguy says PFAS pollution is widespread, with the persistent chemicals found in water, soil, food, consumer goods and the human body. She argues that weak enforcement, slow regulation and corporate resistance—not simply gaps in science or legislation—allow hazardous chemicals to remain in circulation despite restrictions.

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Lack of EU law enforcement leaves illegal levels of restricted chemicals in consumer products
Lack of EU law enforcement leaves illegal levels of restricted chemicals in consumer productsHealth