EU ban on 'forever chemicals' set for delay

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 19, 2026
EU plans to ban "forever chemicals" will likely not see the light before the tail end of the year, EU officials said Monday, foreshadowing a possible delay. Brussels has said that prohibiting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in everyday consumer goods - from pizza boxes to clothing - is a "priority". But the related proposal promised for this year is unlikely to be ready befo