The Swiss Federal Council plans to implement a ban on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in easily replaceable products by November 2026 as part of new chemical regulations. The changes aim to align with international standards and modernize chemical…

Experts have raised alarms over the presence of trichlornitromethan, a toxic nerve and lung agent, found in the K-90 building in Basel, initially detected in 2021. This substance, historically used as a chemical weapon, poses health risks including irritation and…