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30 October 2024 - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are used to make products resistant to heat, stains, grease, and water. Learn more about PFAS, the potential effects of PFAS exposure, and what we’re doing about PFAS in Australia.

29 April 2017 - The health based guidance values are expressed as a tolerable daily intake (TDI) and can be used for assessing potential exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through food, drinking water and recreational water during site investigations.

7 June 2024 - This panel advised the Australian Government on research, evidence, and health impacts of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

11 June 2020 - A joint media statement from Professor Brendan Murphy, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Martyn Kirk, Australian National University.

13 November 2024 - This collection contains publications from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth).

9 October 2024 - Environmental toxins and contaminants can have short and long-term effects on our health. Learn about how we work with other agencies to reduce exposure to toxins for Australians.

20 September 2022 - This collection contains Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) report on perfluorinated chemicals in food, Plain English summaries, frequently asked questions and supporting documents.

14 June 2024 - This report outlines the key findings and recommendations of the Expert Health Panel for PFAS. It includes a comprehensive review of recent literature reviews regarding Australian and international evidence on potential human health effects of PFAS exposure.

16 February 2024 - This document provides updated PFAS health guidance in light of recently completed research into the human health effects of PFAS and exposure in Australia.

30 April 2017 - This report from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) includes health based guidance values for site investigations in Australia, a dietary exposure assessment and risk management advice for authorities investigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.