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9th Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Environmental Audit Committee HC 852 Published 23 April 2026

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

38 items (22 recs)

Source

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Government Response

AI assessment · 38 of 38 classified

Accepted 11

Accepted in Part 1

Acknowledged 10

Deferred 7

Not Addressed 8

Rejected 1

Government response

2nd Special Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Government Response · published 6 Jul 2026

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

22 Recommendation Rejected

Whilst PFAS-containing consumer products remain on the market, the Government should introduce interim limits on...

Recommendation

Whilst PFAS-containing consumer products remain on the market, the Government should introduce interim limits on PFAS levels and require standardised labelling to ensure consumers are fully informed. Implementation should be led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government states that industry is best placed to lead improvements in product information through voluntary disclosure, rather than introducing interim limits or mandatory labelling. They commit to exploring how transparency can be improved and supporting industry efforts but do not agree to the specific, time-bound actions requested.

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