From 4 July, the use of fire extinguishers and suppression systems containing the ‘forever chemical’ perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) will be prohibited, meaning duty holders need to move fast to ensure compliance with the law.
By Laurie Pollard, Firechief® Global on 09 July 2025
Chemical toxicity risks are underestimated and underfunded, a new report has stated, arguing that thousands of synthetic chemicals used in common and everyday materials are causing untold damage to human health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 August 2025
An HSE review of use of ‘forever chemicals’ present in everyday items such as furniture and drinking water has been published to help the government consider supporting a ban or to increase monitoring of them.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 April 2023
