Sweden plans to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday products by 2028

Sweden has announced plans to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products as early as 2028, Euronews writes.

“This is a major victory for human health and for the Swedish environment,” Minister for the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari said in a statement.

“PFAS should not be found in clothing, cosmetics, kitchen utensils and other everyday products when there are working alternatives.”

The European Union is expected to present legislative proposals on PFAS in 2027, but it could take much longer before EU-wide restrictions are officially approved and implemented.

“The [Swedish] government wants to get ahead of the EU with a national ban,” the Ministry of Climate said.

It follows in the footsteps of France, where a landmark ban on forever chemicals came into force in 2026.