Article 6PYF6 WHO to scrap weak PFAS drinking water guidelines after alleged corruption

WHO to scrap weak PFAS drinking water guidelines after alleged corruption

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Tom Perkins
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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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