The proposed ban would cover items including clothing, footwear, cosmetics and kitchenware. The government says the measure is designed to protect human health and the environment while reducing exposure to chemicals that persist in nature and have been linked to serious health concerns.

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PFAS are widely used because they resist heat, water and grease, but they break down extremely slowly and can accumulate in people and ecosystems. Sweden is moving ahead while the European Union continues to consider a broader restriction proposal. Officials say national action is necessary rather than waiting for bloc-wide legislation, which remains under review.