Perfluorooctane sulfonate  (PFOS), its salts and precursors - information sheet

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of thousands of human-made substances. In April 2021, the Government of Canada indicated that it is considering activities that would address PFAS as a class. Visit the PFAS web page for the latest information on publications and actions being considered under the Government's Chemicals Management Plan related to PFAS.

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