A study on nearly 50 European wines from several countries found many bottles contained traces of ‘forever chemical’ compound TFA, or trifluoroacetic acid, said non-profit group Pesticide Action Network (PAN Europe).
While levels varied, PAN Europe policy officer Salome Roynel said findings were ‘a clear wake-up call for the EU’, amid growing regulatory scrutiny of TFA’s presence in the wider environment and food chain.
TFA is formed via the breakdown of other forever chemicals known as PFAS. Sources are thought to include some pesticides, as well as F-gases, which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Last year, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it was reviewing ‘health-based reference values’ for TFA. While it has not historically been considered a health hazard, the compound has been linked to possible reproductive health issues.
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