Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of water-soluble chemical
compounds with an important number of applications, which have been widely used during …

BACKGROUND Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found widespread
in drinking water, foods, food packaging materials and other consumer products. Several …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific evaluation on the risks to
human health related to the presence of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) present in foods have been a major concern for food
safety due to their persistence and toxic effects. To ensure food safety and protect human …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that are widely used in different industrial and
commercial activities, have become emerging contaminants of concern. Thus, the evaluation …

Human exposure to perfluorochemicals (PFCs) has attracted mounting attention due to their
potential harmful effects. Breathing, dietary intake, and drinking are believed to be the main …

Because of the important environmental presence and the potential human toxicity of per-
and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs), in recent years the social and scientific …

Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) can currently be detected in many environmental media
and biota, as well as in humans. Because of their persistence and their potential to …

Perfluorinated compounds [PFCs] have found a wide use in industrial products and
processes and in a vast array of consumer products. PFCs are molecules made up of carbon …

Background: Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable to exposures to food
contaminants, and a balanced diet during these periods is critical for optimal nutritional …