9th Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Select Committee
Environmental Audit Committee HC 852 23 April 2026
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 38 items (22 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 38 of 38 classified)
Accepted 11
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 10
Deferred 7
Not Addressed 8
Rejected 1
Government response
2nd Special Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Government Response · published 6 Jul 2026
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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22 Recommendation Rejected
Whilst PFAS-containing consumer products remain on the market, the Government should introduce interim limits on...
Recommendation
Whilst PFAS-containing consumer products remain on the market, the Government should introduce interim limits on PFAS levels and require standardised labelling to ensure consumers are fully informed. Implementation should be led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government states that industry is best placed to lead improvements in product information through voluntary disclosure, rather than introducing interim limits or mandatory labelling. They commit to exploring how transparency can be improved and supporting industry efforts but do not agree to the specific, time-bound actions requested.
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