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EPA Proposes Rollback of PFAS Reporting Rules, Raising Health Concerns
14 Nov
Summary
- EPA seeks to loosen PFAS chemical reporting requirements
- Proposed rule would exempt many PFAS-containing products from disclosure
- Experts warn this could hide widespread PFAS contamination
In a controversial move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to the reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. As of 2025-11-14T00:34:59+00:00, the EPA is seeking to loosen the rules that companies have followed since 2011, which included exemptions for certain carcinogenic PFAS.
The proposed rule would mean that companies no longer have to disclose when they use PFAS chemicals in mixtures or products at concentrations of 0.1 percent or lower, as well as in any imported products, certain byproducts, impurities, research and development chemicals, and non-isolated intermediates. This has prompted significant concern among environmentalists and public health experts, who warn that the changes could allow widespread PFAS contamination to go unreported.
Experts argue that PFAS chemicals are toxic even at extremely low concentrations, and that the exemptions for small firms and imported products could obscure the true scale of PFAS use and exposure. The EPA claims the changes are aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, but critics say the agency is prioritizing industry interests over public health and safety.
