Some of the biggest names in the American food world are rallying to stop California from banning common nonstick cookware, saying the proposal will hurt restaurants and home cooks. … Proponents of the bill argue that there are already many nonstick cookware products that are made without PFAS. They have also argued that the environmental damage from manufacturing PFAS products and disposing of them significantly harms the environment, including drinking water sources.

Other PFAS news:

• E&E News by Politico: EPA adds ‘forever chemical’ to toxics reporting database
• FOX5/KUSI (San Diego): Calif. Bill bans cancer-causing chemicals used in firefighter uniforms and gear
• Packaging Insights: California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
• The New York Times: Opinion: Relax, America, there is life after nonstick pans