00:00The government has launched its first UK plan to tackle so-called forever chemicals.
00:06The strategy targets PFAS substances used in manufacturing, food packaging and everyday products.
00:13Ministers say the chemicals persist in the environment and may pose long-term risks to health.
00:18The plan includes testing packaging materials, monitoring drinking water and assessing coastal contamination.
00:25Regulators will work with industry to reduce emissions and manage existing pollution.
00:30Officials emphasise there is currently no evidence of unsafe levels in public supplies.
00:35The government says the aim is to reduce exposure while promoting safer alternatives for businesses and for households.
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