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Experts tell committee fluorinated pesticide containers raise technical and enforcement questions; lawmakers delay inclusion
Summary
Witnesses told the committee that while PFAS in pesticides is prohibited by EPA, the relationship between fluorinated HDPE containers and PFAS contamination is complex; lawmakers agreed more technical testimony from manufacturers and testing is needed before adding pesticide containers to the state's fluorinated‑container prohibition.
Witnesses with technical experience told the committee that prohibiting fluorinated containers for pesticide use raises scientific and enforcement complexities that require more study.
Pam Breyer and a technical representative (Steve) told lawmakers that EPA already prohibits PFAS in pesticides and that, in some scenarios, fluorinated containers can contribute PFAS to contents — but the evidence is inconsistent across materials and manufacturing…
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