The Biden administration moved Monday to regulate a group of long-lasting, human-made chemicals that pose health risks to millions of Americans, even as they continue to be used in an array of products such as cosmetics, dental floss, food packaging, clothing and cleaning supplies.
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Biden administration moves to curtail toxic ‘forever chemicals’
“This is a really bold set of actions for a big problem,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said, even as some advocates remain wary.
By Brady Dennis
and Updated October 18, 2021 at 6:14 p.m. EDT|Published October 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT