Policy paper

PFAS Plan

A cross-government, science-led plan to understand impacts of PFAS on public health and the environment, with coordinated actions to minimise risks.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
3 February 2026

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PFAS Plan: building a safer future together

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The revised Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 announced a commitment to take action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’. This included the publication of a PFAS Plan in 2026. 

The plan sets out the government’s overall approach to this issue, with actions across 3 main sections: 

  • understanding PFAS sources 
  • tackling PFAS pathways 
  • reducing ongoing exposure to PFAS  

The plan reflects the government’s commitment to protect public health and the environment while supporting innovation and economic growth.   

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Published 3 February 2026

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