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‘Forever Chemical’ TFA Detected in Mineral Water Brands in Europe

‘Forever Chemical’ TFA Detected in Mineral Water Brands in Europe

A new report from Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe revealed the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in mineral water products sourced from around Europe. Researchers tested 19 mineral water samples in total, including two mineral water brands from France, four Belgian brands, one brand from the Netherlands, […]

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