Oct 18, 2021
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Press Release

ACC Statement on EPA’s PFAS Roadmap

Tom Flanagin

Fluorotechnology / Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

WASHINGTON (October 18, 2021) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement on the release of EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap:

“We look forward to reviewing EPA’s PFAS Roadmap with our members and working with the Agency on this important issue.

“According to EPA, approximately 600 PFAS substances are manufactured or in use today, each with its own unique properties and uses, from cellphones to solar panels, for which alternatives are not always available.

“The American Chemistry Council supports the strong, science-based regulation of chemicals, including PFAS substances. But all PFAS are not the same, and they should not all be regulated the same way. EPA’s Roadmap reinforces the differences between these chemistries and that they should not all be grouped together.

“We hope and expect any federal actions will be consistent with sound science.”

Background:

PFAS Grouping: An Emerging Scientific Consensus
Benefits and Uses of PFAS
Existing Regulatory Efforts on PFAS

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.