Edited on 11/14/2022
Summary:
A risk profile for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) was adopted at the last meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-18)
News text:
The 18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-18) was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the FAO (Rome).
Based on the assessment of the persistence, bioaccumulation and potential for long-range environmental transport of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), the Committee determined that global action is warranted because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment.
These substances have a wide range of applications, including in carpet protectors and fire-fighting foams.