The National Assembly is considering a bill on Thursday aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of products containing PFAS. The adoption of this text also remains uncertain.
Massively present in everyday life (Teflon pans, food packaging, textiles, automobiles, etc), these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances called PFAS (pronounced "pifasse") owe their nickname to their very long life cycle and, for some, to their harmful effect on health. The government highlighted the work underway at European level on Wednesday.