15 Jun 2022 --- The US Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) has passed a bipartisan amendment to ban the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals in food packaging. The so-called “forever chemicals” are commonly used in paper packaging as water-repellent and grease-proofing treatments but have been linked to a wide range of health issues, including a weakened immune system. The committee voted 13-9 in favor of the Keep Food Containers Safe From PFAS Act, which passed as an amendment to the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022. The Act was offered by Senator Maggie Hassan (Democrat-New Hampshire) with the support of Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican-Alaska).
