These “forever chemicals” are difficult to break down and can build up in the body and the environment over time. The EPA says New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to take this step on PFAS.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/01/30/forever-chemical-pfas-banned-from-cosmetics-expert-reaction/