Starting January 12, 2026, new EU regulations mandate harmonized monitoring of "forever chemicals" across all member states. The rules set a strict limit of 0.1 µg/L for a group of 20 PFAS and 0.5 µg/L for total PFAS levels. These measures ensure swift detection and public safety while strengthening the right to clean water.
(c) Jacek Dilag
(c) Jacek Dilag

La UE inicia el monitoreo sistemático de PFAS en el agua potable

NEW FOOD MAGAZINE

Desde el 12 de enero de 2026, las nuevas normas de la UE obligan a los estados miembros a vigilar los «químicos eternos» de forma armonizada. Se establece un límite de 0,1 µg/L para 20 tipos de PFAS y 0,5 µg/L para el total. Estas medidas garantizan una detección rápida y protegen la salud pública y el derecho al agua limpia.

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