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A recent study has shed light on concerning disparities in the exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," among various ethnic and racial groups in the United States. The research, conducted by a team of experts from Mount Sinai, utilized an innovative methodology to measure PFAS exposure, offering insights that challenge conventional perceptions of these exposure patterns.
The U.S. is behind the rest of the world when it comes to regulating toxic chemicals in beauty products: At least 80 other countries have enacted more stringent regulations on chemicals in cosmetics than the US. For example, the European Union has banned or restricted more than 2,400 chemicals in cosmetics, while the US has banned or restricted just 9 chemicals. As a result, harmful chemicals that are banned in cosmetics elsewhere regularly show up on ingredient lists for products sold here, including substances that can raise our cancer risk.
In a concerning revelation, the drinking water sources of millions of Americans have been found to be tainted with persistent and harmful chemicals. Scientists estimate that over 200 million Americans, more than 60% of the country’s population, are drinking water contaminated with PFAS. Giants in the chemical industry, including 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, have found themselves agreeing to settlements reaching into the billions due to their role in contaminating drinking water with these concerning 'forever chemicals'.
An increasing number of state legislatures are considering enacting bans on cosmetics and various consumer products that contain a group of synthetic chemicals known as PFAS, which pose potential harm to individuals.
