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Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances: Consumer Goods

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111434

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to launch the consultation on restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer articles.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government published a PFAS Plan on 3 February 2026. This sets out the Government’s approach towards PFAS in consumer articles.

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