UK Regulators Accused of Overlooking Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’ Emissions at Lancashire Plant
British regulators are reportedly failing to test for a specific reprotoxic “forever chemical” manufactured by a Lancashire chemicals plant, despite evidence of significant emissions. Independent sampling has confirmed the presence of EEA-NH4 in soils around the facility, raising concerns about potential health risks to nearby communities.
Regulatory Gaps in Forever Chemical Monitoring
Environmental regulators in the UK are reportedly overlooking a specific toxic PFAS chemical produced by a Lancashire manufacturing plant, despite evidence of emissions and potential health risks, according to recent investigations. The Environment Agency has been testing for various chemical substances around AGC Chemicals’ facility but has excluded EEA-NH4 from its monitoring program, sources indicate.