There is a great deal of activity around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) at the moment.The effects of these substances are not fully understood, but there is enough information available to suggest that they can lead to serious health effects. This is a problem because they have been commonly used for years in a range of products and services and do not break down easily. People have been exposed at work during manufacturing processes, in the course of product use, and to used product residues in soil and water in the environment.
Author:
Aidan Thomson, Partner
Email: aidan.thomson@weightmans.com