A recent Italian-Swiss study commissioned by the Canton of Ticino found PFAS chemical levels in fish from Lake Lugano exceed permitted limits by ten times, averaging 21 micrograms per kilogram. Despite this alarming discovery, no fishing or sales bans have been implemented, leading to concerns among local fishermen about potential declines in consumer confidence. The federal office acknowledges the absence of immediate health risks but plans to enhance testing for food products next year as discussions on stricter PFAS regulations at the EU level progress, with potential decisions expected by 2025.