EPA backtracks on claim that US has phased out toxic PFOA and PFOS compounds

The EPA quietly revised its website messaging about eliminating dangerous forever chemicals after a Houston manufacturer continued producing containers that leach PFOA, highlighting a gap between regulatory messaging and enforcement.

First covered Oct 18, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

EPA backtracks on claim that US has phased out toxic PFOA and PFOS compounds — Image via theguardian.com

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24d Guardian Environment EPA quietly backtracks on claims US has phased out toxic Pfas compounds — Agency changes wording on website as Texas-based chemical firm continues manufacture of plastic containers The Environmental Protection Agency has quietly…

Primary sources

epa.gov EPA Takes Action to Protect People from PFAS that Leach from Plastic Containers into Pesticides and Other Products | US EPA

federalregister.gov Lifetime Drinking Water Health Advisories for Four Perfluoroalkyl Substances

iarc.who.int <em>IARC Monographs</em> Volume 135: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)

More coverage from around the web

ballardspahr.com EPA Rolls Back PFAS Regulations, States Fill the Gap

sec.gov 3M CO - Form 10-Q - FY2026

federalregister.gov Federal Register :: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels

sec.gov 3M CO - Form 10-Q - FY2026

eelp.law.harvard.edu EPA Proposed to Rescind Regulations on Certain PFAS and Delay Compliance for PFOA and PFOS Standards

Appeared in: 2026-10-19 (#15)

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