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Study Examines Microplastic and PTFE Contamination From Cookware
A 2024 study in Science of the Total Environment found that plastic and PTFE-coated cookware can release microplastics into food during cooking, while non-plastic cookware did not. The findings are limited to the conditions tested.
EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
The EPA finalized a rule designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA (Superfund), affecting cleanup obligations for contaminated sites. The rule addresses industrial contamination, not consumer cookware.
FDA Announces Completion of PFAS Phase-Out in US Food Packaging
The FDA confirmed that grease-proofing materials containing PFAS are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the United States, completing a voluntary phase-out by manufacturers.
California's Cookware PFAS Disclosure Law: What Buyers Should Know
California's AB 1200 law prohibits the sale of cookware containing regulated PFAS and requires manufacturers to disclose chemicals on the cookware product list. The law took effect in January 2023.
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