{"id":5693,"date":"2024-12-23T13:01:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamteva.org.il\/?post_type=news_and_updates&p=5693"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:39:44","slug":"pfas-our-ongoing-case-in-the-high-court-of-justice-reveals-shortcomings-in-the-governments-regulatory-approach","status":"publish","type":"news_and_updates","link":"https:\/\/adamteva.org.il\/en\/news_and_updates\/pfas-our-ongoing-case-in-the-high-court-of-justice-reveals-shortcomings-in-the-governments-regulatory-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"PFAS: Shortcomings in the government\u2019s regulatory approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attorney Meirav Abady, Head of Regulatory Affairs, responds to the government\u2019s submission to the High Court of Justice by detailing the shortcomings of the proposed regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, Adam Teva V\u2019Din has been engaged in a pivotal case at the High Court of Justice, petitioning the Ministry of Environmental Protection to adopt a framework for reducing PFAS in our environment. Abady points out: \u201cThe Ministry\u2019s responses have been inadequate, perpetuating delays and regulatory gaps. We have detailed the shortcomings in court, emphasizing that Israel\u2019s regulatory approach lags far behind international standards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Adam Teva V\u2019Din\u2019s opinion, the Ministry\u2019s draft conditions for poison permits prioritize business flexibility over environmental protection. For instance, businesses are allowed up to a year for assessments and 18 months to submit emissions management plans. These timelines are unacceptably long. Furthermore, the vague language and discretionary nature of the conditions undermine accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While other nations have implemented stringent regulations to restrict and phase out PFAS chemicals, the Ministry of Environmental Protection has dragged its feet for over five years, says Abady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAdam Teva V\u2019Din is pushing for regulations that restrict PFAS use immediately, mandate frequent testing and a clear schedule for phase-out of these harmful substances. We look forward to our next day in court.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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