Dear John, The U.S. General Service Agency (GSA) was authorized to restrict federal purchases of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through President Biden's Executive Order 14057 over a year ago but has been slow to to act. PFAS are used in thousands of applications, including common household products, despite the scientific consensus that they pose significant risks to human health even at low levels of exposure, and despite widely available safer substitutes. Straight-forward legislative direction from Congress would help take a major step toward reducing unnecessary PFAS use in common products, supporting proactive businesses that have adopted innovative alternatives, and foster a transition to a sustainable and circular economy. | |
Join ASBN and partners in calling on the GSA to take bold action on restricting federal purchase of products containing PFAS | |
