The EU Just Banned "Forever Chemicals" From Food Packaging — Where Does Australia Stand?

The EU Just Banned "Forever Chemicals" From Food Packaging — Where Does Australia Stand?

The EU Just Banned "Forever Chemicals" From Food Packaging — Where Does Australia Stand?Goodnessly
Published on: 20/07/2026

If you've ever wondered why your takeaway box doesn't go soggy, or why a bakery bag doesn't leak butter, the answer is often PFAS — a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals used for decades to make packaging grease-, oil- and water-resistant.

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