WHO To Overhaul PFAS Drinking Water Guidelines Amid Corruption Claims 🚰

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Summary:

  1. Controversial Guidelines Scrapped
    The WHO is set to discard its controversial draft drinking water guidelines for PFAS chemicals following allegations of corruption involving industry-linked researchers who aimed to weaken standards.

  2. New Review Process Initiated
    The WHO has disbanded the previous panel and established a new one with fewer industry connections, starting a fresh review of scientific literature to create stricter and more protective guidelines.

  3. Criticism of Previous Draft
    Critics argue that the original draft ignored robust research and set unsafe limits for PFAS in drinking water, leading to health concerns and calls for more rigorous standards. :test_tube:

Read more at: The Guardian