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European Chemicals Agency states position on PFOA

26/01/2016

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its response to a proposed ban on PFOA and PFOA-related substances – chemicals that are linked to the outdoor agency as the can be formed as byproducts of finishes and additives used to make clothing and shoes waterproof and oil-proof.

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