美国、澳洲禁止消费品中“永远不变的化学品”PFAS, US, Australia mull bans on "forever chemicals" PFAS in consumer goods amid health concerns.

美国和澳大利亚当局正在考虑禁止含有全氟辛烷磺酰氟(PFAS)或“永远的化学品”的产品,这些产品与癌症有关,并且存在于微小可洗爆米花、牙线和月经产品等物品中。 US and Australian authorities are considering bans on products containing PFAS, or "forever chemicals," linked to cancers and found in items like microwavable popcorn, dental floss, and menstrual products. 明尼苏达州成为美国第一个在11个消费产品类别中禁止PFAS的州,2032年是全面禁令。 Minnesota became the first US state to ban PFAS in 11 consumer product categories, with a total ban set for 2032. 环保局最近宣布计划推迟PFAS饮用水标准,维持PFOS和全氟辛烷磺酸的规则,但撤销其他PFAS类别的规则。 The EPA recently announced plans to delay PFAS drinking water standards, maintaining rules for PFOA and PFOS but rescinding them for other PFAS categories. 这项决定引发了关于公共健康影响和合规挑战的辩论。 This decision has sparked debate over public health impacts and compliance challenges.