Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 60229

River Mersey: Trifluoroacetic Acid

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025

Question

Navendu Mishra

LabourStockport

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data his Department holds on levels of trifluoroacetic acid in the River Mersey.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The EA continues to evaluate scientific evidence, develop new testing methodologies for TFA, and refine its monitoring approach. Future recommendations may involve expanded data collection and updated regulation.