Biden Administration To Set New Regulations for Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’.<br />On Oct. 18, the Biden administration said chemical manufacturers will be required to test and publicly report the amount of Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household items. .<br />PFAS can be found in things like tape, nonstick pans and stain-resistant furniture.<br />PFAS can be found in things like tape, nonstick pans and stain-resistant furniture.<br />PFAS refers to over 4,000 human-made chemicals that are often referred to as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in nature. .<br />They also end up in our drinking water.<br />According to 'The New York Times,' exposure in humans has been inked to weakened immunity, thyroid disease, certain cancers and more.<br />Michael S. Regan, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said the new testing requirements will go into effect "in a matter of weeks.".<br />“It’s time for manufacturers to be transparent and provide the American people with this level of detail,”.<br />The agency intends to formally propose other regulatory steps by 2022.<br />including setting legal limits for safe levels of PFAS in drinking water, increasing monitoring and research and designating it as a hazardous substance.<br />President Biden has called for $10 billion to address PFAS contamination, which has not yet been approved by Congress.
