Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111434

Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances: Consumer Goods

Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to launch the consultation on restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer articles.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Government published a PFAS Plan on 3 February 2026. This sets out the Government’s approach towards PFAS in consumer articles.