On 12 October 2023, the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group organised a webinar to share examples of approaches to measure PFAS environmental releases, as well as on the collection of information on toxic releases and the development of pollution prevention measures.
Webinar on the Prevention of PFAS Pollution and Monitoring of PFAS Environmental Releases
- Date
- 12 October 2023
- Time
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Location
- Online (Zoom)
About
Speakers
- Introduction by Eeva Leinala, Environment Directorate, OECD
- Nicolas Humez, Director of Public Affairs, SARP Industries
- Caitlin S. Briere, US EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Agenda and presentations
Discover what the event is about.
- Prevention of PFAS pollution and Monitoring of PFAS environmental releases, Nicolas Humez, Director of Public Affairs, SARP Industries
- PFAS information reported to the US Toxics Release Inventory, Caitlin S. Briere, US EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Related work
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Risk management is essential to protect both human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals. It encompasses both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches that range from bans and restrictions to proactive sustainable chemistry informed approaches. The OECD is working with countries and stakeholders to share approaches and build best practices for risk management. This includes activities on chemical selection and substitution, sustainable chemistry, socioeconomic assessment, activities on specific chemicals such as PFAS and tools for risk management.Learn more
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PFAS are a diverse group of chemicals with unique properties used widely in applications and products. Because of their unique characteristics such as high persistence in the environment and accumulation in humans, these chemicals are raising global concerns. There is growing interest by regulators across countries to address legacy and novel PFAS. The OECD plays a key role in sharing information about PFAS and promoting a shift towards safer alternatives.Learn more