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The Government should invest in long-term research on the health effects of PFAS exposure in...
Recommendation
The Government should invest in long-term research on the health effects of PFAS exposure in the UK population. Within 12 months, it should publish a delivery plan setting out epidemiological studies to assess the cumulative impact of multiple PFAS and the establishment of biomonitoring programmes for groups with higher exposure. For communities and occupations with known or suspected elevated PFAS exposure, the Government should also provide enhanced health screening, enabling early detection of health impacts, identification of trends, and reduced anxiety for affected individuals. (Recommendation, Paragraph 65)
Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on exploring opportunities for targeted investment in PFAS remediation innovation from 2027/28, which does not address the Committee's recommendation for long-term research on health effects, a delivery plan for epidemiological studies, or enhanced health screening for exposed groups.
Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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We are committed to exploring further opportunities with UKRI for targeted investment in PFAS remediation innovation, with the aim of allocating funding for such projects to be granted from 2027/28. Our intention is to help accelerate the development of effective and sustainable remediation technologies and strengthen the UK’s capability to tackle PFAS contamination.
Source
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
Report
9th Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
23 Apr 2026
HC 852
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
23 Apr 2026