Towards global action on long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs)

Edited on 11/14/2022
Summary: 
A risk profile for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) was adopted at the last meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-18)
News text: 

The 18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-18) was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the FAO (Rome).

Based on the assessment of the persistence, bioaccumulation and potential for long-range environmental transport of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), the Committee determined that global action is warranted because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment.

These substances have a wide range of applications, including in carpet protectors and fire-fighting foams.

POPRC.18 Press Release (pops.int)

Overview (pops.int)