Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing

Phys.org Thursday 23 July 2026, 17:23 UTC 1 min read

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Sweden said Thursday it plans to ban so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer products such as clothing and kitchenware as early as 2028, before expected European Union regulations come into force.

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