Detection of PFOS in natural mineral water originating from France
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- natural mineral waters
- Hazard
- perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some natural mineral water from France has a small amount of a chemical called PFOS. PFOS is a type of pollution that can sometimes be found in the environment.
What's happening? Belgium found PFOS in some natural mineral water from France. The risk is low, but they are checking the water.
Does this affect me? If you drink natural mineral water from France, this might affect you. PFOS is not good for health if you have a lot over time.
What should I do? Stop drinking the affected water. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about PFOS.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: natural mineral waters · Hazard: perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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