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EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in

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EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in

New EU restrictions on toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" in food packaging kicked in Wednesday, along with broader rules aimed at cutting packaging waste in the bloc.

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