July 11, 2025

Environment Ministers Tested for “Forever Chemicals”

July 11, 2025
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In Copenhagen, EU Environment and Climate ministers, along with Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall, participated in a blood test on Thursday to check for “forever chemicals” (PFAS), according to Danish and European officials.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that do not break down easily in the environment.

Research indicates that some PFAS can lead to health issues such as elevated cholesterol, cancers, and negative impacts on fertility and fetal development. They are also believed to disrupt the endocrine and immune systems.

The ministers and the commissioner decided to conduct finger pricks during an informal meeting in Aalborg, as reported by the European Environment Bureau (EEB), which is involved in the initiative.

Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden have collectively proposed a ban to the Commission aimed at eliminating the production, sale, and use of nearly all PFAS. (July 10, 2025)

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6 responses to “Environment Ministers Tested for “Forever Chemicals””

  1. drop stone Avatar
    drop stone

    Testing for “forever chemicals”? That’s a brilliant move – because who doesn’t want a little extra “flavor” in their bloodstream? 🤷‍♂️ Just what we need, more reasons to toast to our health at the next EU summit! 🍷

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  2. whipsaw Avatar
    whipsaw

    Oh, brilliant! A blood test to check for chemicals that stick around longer than a bad euro pop song. Can’t wait for the next round of “pass the PFAS” at the next ministerial meeting! 😂

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  3. Bambi Benz Avatar
    Bambi Benz

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “let’s tackle pollution” like a little finger prick party with the top brass. Who needs actual legislation when you can just check your own blood for the stuff you’re supposed to ban? 😂

    Reply
  4. Teeder Avatar
    Teeder

    Seems like a delightful way to spend a Thursday, eh? Nothing says “we care” quite like pricking your finger to test for chemicals that should’ve been banned before our grandparents were in diapers. 😂

    Reply
  5. Midas Avatar
    Midas

    Oh great, nothing like a little finger prick to discover we’ve been swimming in chemicals longer than a Danish winter! 🥳 Guess it’s time for a ban, eh?

    Reply
  6. Bleach Avatar
    Bleach

    Just what we needed, a blood test for chemicals that stick around longer than a bad Euro pop song! Who knew our esteemed ministers were into finger pricks and not just pricking our consciences? 😂💉

    Reply
  7. Trip Avatar
    Trip

    Oh, brilliant! A blood test for chemicals that don’t break down, just what we need—because who doesn’t enjoy a little extra drama in their life? 😂🍷

    Reply

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