European food massively contaminated by “forever chemicals”

A survey by Générations Futures reveals alarming levels of contamination in foodstuffs, with 69% of fish affected. See below for the detailed report.

Insufficient monitoring and inadequate regulation

A new investigation conducted by the association Générations Futures highlights the worrying extent of PFAS contamination in European food. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in the environment, represent a major challenge for public health.

The investigation, which compiles official data available in several…