“ In light of the ANSES findings, I have decided to add TFA and 6:2 FTSA to the forthcoming decree. This will update the list of PFAS tested for in drinking water. "As part of health inspections," the minister notably replied to MP Cyrille Isaac-Sibille (The Democrats) during questions to the government. This decision is based on the recommendations from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), issued in October 2025In its recommendations for better control of PFAS, ANSES had formulated the need to expand the list of 20 PFAS that will be monitored in tap water from January 1, 2026, with the addition of five more PFAS, including trifluoroacetic acid or TFA.
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Some PFAS are harmful to health.
THE PFASUsed by industry in many objects for their non-stick, waterproofing or heat resistance properties, are extremely persistent in the environment and some have detrimental effects on health. The toxicity of TFA, used in refrigerants, the production of plant protection products or pharmaceuticals (antidiabetics, antivirals, anti-HIV, anticancer therapies, etc.) and previously unregulated, is currently being evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
One of the smallest and most mobile PFAS is raising concerns about its reprotoxicity. While not considered the most toxic PFAS, its widespread presence and the high concentrations detected in tests are worrying scientists. They say they are conducting " coordinated action "Together with her colleague from the Ministry of Ecology, the Minister of Health clarified that" regarding the TFA (…) We have indeed provisionally adopted the German indicative health value of 60 micrograms per liter pending European work, with a more protective target of ten micrograms per liter.“.
“ The TFA is currently undergoing European review.
“ The TFA is currently undergoing European review. (…), whose conclusions are expected on July 31, 2026"Ms. Rist emphasized this point." France will align itself with the most demanding standards and is fully committed to the work likely to lead to changes in the drinking water directive."She also stated." This threshold of 60 micrograms is quite high; you're lowering it to ten micrograms, well done. And I hope that the European agencies and our agencies can provide solutions." , the elected official from the Rhône then reacted.
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