Democrats Propose PFAS Legislation in U.S. Congress That Would Include F-Gases and TFA
Two Democrats have proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to address the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the domestic supply chain, using a definition of PFAS that would include many refrigerants and the atmospheric byproduct of some refrigerants called trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). The bill, the Forever Chemical Regulation and […]
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Seeking Accountability for Forever Chemicals: Activists and Legal Experts Present Cases Against the Chemical Industry at EP Outreach Event
Brussels — The European Parliament recently hosted a policy event that brought together affected communities, legal experts, scientists, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution. Hosted as a Renew Europe outreach event by MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, the core focus centered on the argument that while citizens and lawyers […]
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Monitoring of PFAS, Including TFA, Begins Under EU Drinking Water Directive
As of January 12, member states must measure either total PFAS, including TFA, or the sum of 20 PFAS, with limits of 0.5mcg/L and 0.1mcg/L, respectively. The European Commission announced on January 12 that, under new rules in the EU’s recast Drinking Water Directive, member states must begin monitoring “in a harmonized way” per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels […]
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Pesticides NGO Disputes Chemical Companies’ Interpretation of TFA Toxicity Studies
The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, a Brussels-based NGO, has released a report that challenges industry interpretations of animal studies looking at the toxicity of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a byproduct of some f-gases, pesticides and other chemicals. The report, “Manufacturing Doubt: How the Industry Downplays TFA’s Toxicity,” is based on PAN Europe’s analysis of chemical manufacturer-supported studies “to […]
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ATMOsphere Report Highlights Rising Threat of HFOs and TFA
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has released its second report on the rising threat posed by commonly used HFOs, particularly HFO-1234yf, and their atmospheric byproduct, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), to human health and the environment. The new report, available for free here, also covers the steps being taken in the EU and North America to regulate HFOs and TFA […]
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U.S. Use of HFOs and HCFOs Expected to More Than Double by 2030, Warns EIA
Consumption of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and hydrochlorofluoroolefins (HCFOs) in the U.S. is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching approximately 106,000 metric tons – up from around 40,000 metric tons in 2021 – according to a new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). The report – “Persistent Problems” – raises concerns about the environmental […]
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OEWG 47 Concludes, Paving the Way for MOP 37 Discussions on Ozone Layer Protection, Climate Change and PFAS
Bangkok, Thailand (July 11, 2025) – The 47th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG 47) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer successfully concluded its week-long session, laying crucial groundwork for the upcoming 37th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 37) in November 2025. Delegates grappled with a […]
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Germany’s Linkage of TFA to Reproductive Toxicity Officially Submitted to EU
Three German government agencies – the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) – announced on May 26 that their assessment of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its trifluoroacetate salts as reproductively toxic, very persistent and very mobile was officially submitted to the European […]
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New research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU
The new research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU,” published by members of the European Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe), reveals a startling and rapidly increasing presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines. This study underscores the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination and highlights the […]
Read More Study Puts Annual Cost of Removing PFAS from the Environment in Europe, Including TFA, at €100 Billion
The cost of removing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from the environment in Europe, including “emerging” PFAS like f-gas by-product trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), would be €100 billion ($108 billion) per year, or €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) after 20 years, according to the “Forever Pollution” study published by a group of journalists and scientists. PFAS, a class of more […]
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