
By Rebecca Styles
Research Lead | Hautū Rangahau
What are PFAS?
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Why are PFAS a problem?
Health concerns
Are there PFAS in our food?
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PFAS found in New Zealand water
PFAS in firefighting foams
Where else are PFAS likely to be found?
NZ regulation compared with overseas
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