Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Accepted
Due to the impracticality of assessing thousands of PFAS one by one, and the risk...
Conclusion
Due to the impracticality of assessing thousands of PFAS one by one, and the risk that new substances emerge faster than they can be evaluated, the UK’s current approach leaves regulators struggling to keep pace with industry innovation. While the burden of proof currently rests with Government before substances are banned, it is likely that without adopting a more ambitious approach the UK will continue to suffer significant PFAS contamination for many more decades. (Conclusion, Paragraph 55)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states the Environment Agency is already implementing a robust PFAS monitoring strategy as part of the PFAS Plan, identifying risks, and guiding remediation efforts. They are conducting comprehensive studies on PFAS in landfill sites and wastewater to inform future regulation.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 6 July 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗