“Pollution from PFAS is widespread, it is in everyone at the moment. RIVM also indicated that all Dutch people have too many PFAS in their body,” Den Boer said.
“We are very happy with the measures in the pipeline. We also hope that they are comprehensive and ambitious. However, we see that the PFAS companies are making themselves heard, because they are not happy with a ban if it comes. That is why we, as a social organization, believe it is important to underline once again the risks and the extent of pollution “.
‘The polluter pays’
“We have known for a long time that PFAS are harmful and accumulate in the environment. Regulations against this take a long time. I am glad that politicians now take this seriously, but it is important that it does not take too long before PFAS are banned. Future generations will continue to suffer from these substances, because they are not biodegradable in the environment, “says Den Boer.
“We want the European Commission and Member States to ban PFAS in consumer goods by at least 2025. We want all PFAS that have not been regulated until now to be covered by that ban. And we want PFAS pollution that now it’s clean get up and the polluter pays “.
“Damages the immune system”
“The European Food Safety Authority has said that there is sufficient evidence that PFAS damage the immune system. This means, for example, that children respond less well to vaccinations. We find this extremely concerning. Also, there are possible effects. negative effects on brain and nervous system development. Not only do we say that, but also the global umbrella organization of gynecologists. “
“It also ends up in our drinking water because companies are experimenting with PFAS. We also ingest PFAS through the consumer products we use,” says Den Boer.
