Why environmental persistence should be a top priority for safe and sustainable products

In this episode I share an article discussing the issue of environmental persistence, and why this is fast becoming a top priority that producers of chemical products need to address. I also share some insights on what has been happening since the article was published.Read the original article: Why environmental persistence should be a top priority for safe and sustainable products — Embark Chemical ConsultingOn the latest developments:ECHA guidance on the new CLP hazards: Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria - Part 4/5: Environmental hazards and additional hazardsRecording of SETAC topical discussion on extreme persistence: Addressing Extreme Persistence – Identification, Behavior and Management of “Forever Chemicals” Beyond PFAS on VimeoECETOC workshop on OECD 309 surface water biodegradation test: Overcoming challenges and advancing (bio)degradation guidelines: OECD TG309 revisited - ECETOCSETAC Vienna conference (11 – 15 May 2025): SETAC Europe 35th Annual MeetingFurther information:Download the Persistence Assessment Tool: Persistence Assessment Tool (PAT) | Industry insights | News and insights | RicardoRead the Cefic-LRI ECO52 project reports: ECO52 – Bioavailability, complex substances and overall persistence (BCOP): three themes to deliver a step-change in persistence assessments – Cefic-LriLearn about the SETAC Persistence Science Interest Group: Announcing the New Persistence Science Interest GroupVisit my website for more content and insights www.embarkchemical.com