Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 16
16
While gaps remain in understanding the toxicity of every individual PFAS, the evidence indicates that...
Conclusion
While gaps remain in understanding the toxicity of every individual PFAS, the evidence indicates that several PFAS are associated with a wide range of adverse health effects. Studies of highly exposed groups show clearer and more immediate risks, underscoring the need for precautionary action, given the extreme persistence and bioaccumulation of PFAS in the body, to protect the public. (Conclusion, Paragraph 64)