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
Labour — Stockport
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 HardyThe 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.