This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Ban the use of Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in UK food packaging.
There is strong evidence that Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are found in UK food packaging. There are extensive studies that show these "forever chemicals" are an immanent threat to public health. They should be banned from manufacturing, like the global ban on the use of PFOA
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The UK Government must commit to joining this phase-out of PFAS.
A growing body of science has found that there are potential adverse health impacts associated with PFAS exposure, including liver damage, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, obesity, hormone suppression and cancer.
Non-stick pans, furniture, cosmetics, household cleaners, clothing, and packaged food containers can all contain PFCs, many of which break down into PFOA in the environment or in the human body.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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