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Companies at risk of legal action amid likely PFAS clampdown, warn lawyers

By Jon Guy 2023-03-10T07:00:00

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There are growing concerns over the impact of the chemicals on human health

UK businesses and their insurers have been warned they must brace for the risks posed by potential litigation related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with new rules and regulations likely to be implemented soon.

Leading lawyers from across the world gathered in London for RPC’s Global Access Conference, which ran between 7-9 March.

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