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thestar.com on 2023-03-28 14:00

High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in so-called ‘green’ food packaging used across Canada, says a new study

As the U.S. and EU make strides in banning toxic, long-lived chemicals known as PFAS, some researchers wonder: what’s taking Canada so long?

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