“We know how dangerous PFAS are, we know where the vast majority are coming from, and we must turn off the tap of all nonessential PFAS uses,” said Kyla Bennett, who directs science policy for PEER. “Removing PFAS from the approved list of inert ingredients for pesticides was low-hanging fruit, and I’m thrilled EPA is finally getting around to this.”
She caveated, however, that the decision only concerns 12 chemicals and emphasized support for measures more broadly cracking down on the entire family through a range of statutes.
