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A type of PFAS known as TFA has been detected in 100% of urine samples of 150 participants in Germany. Participants were between the ages of 20 and 69. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/d1Aewdg

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New German study finds ‘forever chemical’ TFA in all people tested

A new study has analysed urine samples in Germany for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) for the first time, this PFAS chemical was detected in all samples.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨 Sainsbury’s has issued a product recall for three different bags due to containing excessive concentrations of phthalates. Some phthalates are classified as toxic to reproduction or as endocrine disruptors. Exposure has been linked to harmful impacts on human health.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There is just one week left to submit to the UK government’s call for evidence on toys, and here’s why you should: The UK’s toy safety rules are outdated, meaning chemicals that have been associated with irreversible, long-term harm to health can still legally be used in toys sold in the UK.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#PFAS have been found in the most remote locations in the world, and they continue to pollute the planet. A new report from @chemsec.bsky.social highlights that demand for AI and data centre infrastructure could lead to a new “tidal wave” of PFAS. 🌊 More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our Labour Party Conference event with @serauk.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social took place earlier today, and it was an excellent opportunity to explore the issue of chemical pollution in our waterways. Thank you to our expert speakers for an insightful and wide-ranging discussion!

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚰 PFAS levels in tap water for more than a 1/3 of the Dutch population exceed the safety value of 4.4 ng/l recommended by the by Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment @rivm-nl.bsky.social. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Simplification Omnibus proposals are being “watered down” according to European Commissioner for Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis. In his view, simplification should adopt a “top-down” approach. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

⏰ Our #LabourPartyConference2026 fringe event is tomorrow at 11am! 💧We’re partnering with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social to discuss the presence of #HarmfulChemicals in our waterways, and what can be done to address it. ☕️ Refreshments provided Find out more: buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🚨 8 of the top 10 #PFAS producers are preparing to ramp up production, warns @chemsec.bsky.social in a recent report. The producers are driven by a demand for data centre infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and lithium-ion battery materials. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

PFAS news you may have missed: UN special rapporteur presented a report on forever chemicals and human rights 👉 buff.ly/fySimxZ A study on French mothers and daughters spanning three decades showed a decrease in levels of two restricted PFAS in blood samples 👉 buff.ly/edd5G8k

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🧪The Zero Pollution stakeholder platform will now have a bigger focus on chemical pollution, following its recent relaunch. 19 new members have been added including Cefic and CHEM Trust. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/74A1lWx

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A new report from NGO @chemsec.bsky.social finds that PFAS producers intend to increase production. Anne-Sofie Bäckar, ChemSec’s Executive Director said, “Unless governments and regulators insist on a rapid phaseout, we will face a new tidal wave of forever chemicals”. Read more👉 buff.ly/eNODgH0

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New report warns that the “AI revolution” could drive a new wave of PFAS production

A new report published by environmental non-profit organisation ChemSec warns that demand from AI and data centre infrastructure could result in a new “tidal wave” of PFAS production.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re delighted to reveal our final speaker for our Labour Party panel event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social. ‣ Lorraine Beavers MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood More details here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New blood tests found ‘really high levels’ of PFAS in residents living near the AGC chemicals plant in Thornton-Cleveleys. Residents were told they could have an increased risk of developing serious health conditions from exposure to a specific type of PFAS, called PFOA. Read more: buff.ly/dRU7rgd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We’re excited to reveal two more panellists for our Labour Party event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social ‣ Dr Anna Watson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at CHEM Trust ‣ Dr Rob Collins, Director of Policy and Science at The Rivers Trust More info here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👏 We’re pleased to announce our first two fantastic speakers for our Labour Party panel event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social. ‣ Eugenie Mathieu, Nature Stewardship Lead, Aviva Investors ‣ Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director, United Utilities

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new study has found a correlation between elevated PFAS in the blood of 1734 Flemish residents and health impacts such as higher cholesterol and impaired kidney function. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/7x92qeX

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🧪Recent testing by @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has found 8 out of 19 sports and kinesiology tapes tested contained PFAS. All 8 tapes contained illegal PFAS at levels above permitted limits. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/KECQUT8

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📩 The latest edition of Food for Thought is available! 🥫🧪 Featured in this edition: 📃 The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies across the EU 🥫BPA is no longer allowed in certain EU food contact materials Read it here buff.ly/sDRFqRA @zerowasteeurope.eu

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📺Great to see further discussion on chemical pollution sites in the UK following the BBC series ‘Buried’, which delved into PCB pollution in Wales. We agree with @mchshe.bsky.social and @danielashby.bsky.social that national funding for site testing is needed to ease financial pressure on councils.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It was fantastic to see so many people interested in learning more about PFAS pollution at our joint event at the Lib Dem conference yesterday. 👏 A huge thank you to our speakers, Sarah Moore, Dr Roz Savage MP and Dr Shubhi Sharma, for such a thought-provoking and insightful discussion. #PFAS

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We were delighted to partner with the brilliant author Helen Jukes on a piece in LBC this weekend: 'I thought my daughter’s favourite toy was harmless. Then I learned about 'forever chemicals'' buff.ly/xwGmTLN

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I thought my daughter’s favourite toy was harmless. Then I learned about 'forever chemicals' | LBC

The UK must ban PFAS and hormone-disrupting chemicals in children’s toys, writes author Helen Jukes

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Multiple PFAS producers are making multi-million euro investments, hoping to tap into demand from the AI, semiconductor and battery industries, according to a recent report from Chem Sec. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/7x92qeX

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🏃‍♀️The Autumn sports season has begun, but could your sports and kinesiology tapes contain #PFAS? New testing from @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social found PFAS in 40% of tapes tested. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/KECQUT8

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🔔 Final reminder that our #LibDemConference2026 event is tomorrow! ⚠️ We’re partnering with @greenlibdems.org.uk and we’ll be discussing the solutions needed to get us out of the PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution crisis facing Britain. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/ZJmsiu3

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📮 Our September newsletter is out! Before we enter the final chapter of 2026, let’s look back at everything CHEM Trust got up to over the summer ⏪☀️ Read here 👉 buff.ly/ykzqU8S 📩 Sign up here: buff.ly/KVhcJk8

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🧪A subgroup of the Critical Chemicals Alliance has put forward a list of 49 critical molecules and criteria for critical production sites for approval at an upcoming meeting. 👉 Read more in #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/7x92qeX

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧪A new study by @forbrugerraadet.bsky.social has revealed that over 40% of sports and kinesiology tapes tested contained PFAS, including illegal PFAS at levels above permitted limits. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/KECQUT8

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Are PFAS hiding in your sports and kinesiology tape?

The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals recently tested sports and kinesiology tapes and found that over 40% contained PFAS.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re delighted that Dr Shubhi Sharma, Scientific Researcher at CHEM Trust, will be speaking on our joint panel with the @greenlibdems.org.uk at the Liberal Democrat conference this year.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re delighted to have Sarah Moore, partner at environmental law firm Leigh Day, speaking on our joint panel with the @greenlibdems.org.uk at the Liberal Democrat conference this year.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🤔 How can Labour deliver clean water and a clear future free from #ChemicalPollution? 🚰 🔍 We’ll be exploring this topic at our #LabourPartyConference2026 event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social. 🗓️ Join us September 28th, 11:00-12:00. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re thrilled to have @rozsavage.bsky.social, MP for the South Cotswolds, speaking on our joint panel with the @greenlibdems.org.uk at the Liberal Democrat conference this year.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Croatian anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has released a report showing that PFAS was detected in groundwater samples taken near illegally dumped hazardous waste in the Lika region.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Are you going to #LiberalDemocratConference2026? Come join CHEM Trust for our event on ⚠️ #PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution ⚠️ in partnership with the @greenlibdems.org.uk 🌱. 🗓️ Sunday 20th September, 12:15-13:15. For more details and to RSVP, check out our blog 👉 buff.ly/ZJmsiu3

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On 5 October, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote on an objection to the EU’s proposed restriction on lead in certain shots and bullets. This restriction aims to reduce lead pollution and the associated health risks. 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/KtTKLdk

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🧪 PFAS has been detected in groundwater near the site of illegal hazardous waste dumped in Gospić, Croatia. Last week, tens of thousands of protestors demanded the urgent clean-up of the waste. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/7YuRZXl

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Advocate General Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union has questioned the calculation used to determine how much the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries should pay towards urban wastewater clean-up. 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/KtTKLdk

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 On 5th September, tens of thousands of Croatians protested the illegal importing and dumping of hazardous waste in the Lika region. The protestors demanded the urgent clean-up of the waste buried near the town of Gospić. More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/7YuRZXl

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Protests in Croatia over dumped hazardous waste, and concerns over PFAS pollution

Tens of thousands of people in Croatia took to the streets of Zagreb on 5th September to rally against illegally dumped hazardous waste that has not been cleared.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

👏 Thank you to @wclnews.bsky.social for another fantastic Wild Summit in Bristol yesterday! 🧪🎙️ We had a great time talking all things chemical pollution at our event with @fidrango.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social. See you again next year! #WaterPollution #WildSummit2026

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🫵 Are you attending #LabourPartyConference2026? 🗓️ Join us for our event with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social on Monday 28th September, 11:00-12:00. ☕️ Light refreshments provided. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⚠️ Warning! #PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating UK rivers, food, drinking water and even our blood⚠️. Our panel will discuss how we can tackle this ‘forever’ pollution crisis at the #LiberalDemocratConference2026 at our event with @greenlibdems.org.uk. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/ZJmsiu3

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

⚠️ What needs to be done about the PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution which is widespread in Britain’s rivers and seas? Our panel will explore this topic at the #LiberalDemocratConference2026.

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our EU briefing, Toxic-Free for EU, is back after the summer break! 🇪🇺 In our first edition back, read about: 🇸🇪 Sweden’s proposed PFAS ban in certain consumer products 💰 PFAS manufacturer settlements over PFAS pollution lawsuits 👉 More in our #ToxicFree4EU: buff.ly/xj9BfX7

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚂 Next week, CHEM Trust is heading to the Wild Summit in Bristol! Join us, @fidrango.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social for our joint event, ‘Chemicals in the Wild’, exploring the ins and outs of chemical pollution in the UK. Sign up for tickets here 👉 buff.ly/7rkCKJ6

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 CHEM Trust is heading to #LabourPartyConference2026! ⚠️💧 We’re partnering with @theriverstrust.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social for an event all about how Labour can address #ChemicalPollution in UK waterways. Join us on Monday 28th September, 11:00-12:00. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/7Bxcuxd

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Here are our top tips to avoid harmful #chemicals during back-to-school: 🧪 Tip 1: Be mindful of playground crazes and social media trends. 🧪 Tip 2: Swap plastic lunchboxes for a stainless steel one. 🧪 Tip 3: Look for “PFAS-free” labels when buying a raincoat. Read more info here 👉 buff.ly/av4ZfxP

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Watch out for fake squishy toys this back-to-school season. Squishies are a current playground craze, but many fake versions have entered the market, and some have been recalled due to #chemical risks. For more back-to-school tips, read our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/av4ZfxP

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are toxic chemicals lurking in the school playground or in plastic lunchboxes? CHEM Trust has some top tips to avoid harmful #chemicals during the back-to-school season ✏️ Read them in our latest news story 👉 buff.ly/av4ZfxP #harmfulchemicals #backtoschool

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us at the #LiberalDemocratConference2026 for our event with the @greenlibdems.org.uk. Our panel will discuss how we can tackle the #PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution crisis ⚠️. 🗓️ Sunday 20th September, 12:15-13:15. For more details and to RSVP, check out our blog 👉 buff.ly/G3Z3DED

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

33 UK MPs have expressed support for safer protections from harmful chemicals in children’s toys. Last month we hosted an event on toxic toys with the Child Accident Prevention Trust, and clinical and scientific experts who spoke to MPs about this this important issue. More 👉 buff.ly/DEJDeTJ

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