WHO to scrap weak PFAS drinking water guidelines after alleged corruption
by Tom Perkins from Environment | The Guardian on (#6PYF6)
Regulations ignored credible research and didn't fully protect human health, independent scientists say
The World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to scrap controversial drinking water guidelines proposed for two toxic PFAS forever chemicals".
The move follows allegations that the process of developing the figures was corrupted by industry-linked researchers aiming to undercut strict new US PFAS limits and weaken standards in the developing world.
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