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French group SEB, owner of Tefal, faces potential legal action over PFAS chemicals in non-stick cookware. Environmental organizations claim SEB is not adequately addressing risks associated with these substances, known for their persistence in the environment. The EU is preparing new restrictions on PFAS, prompting manufacturers to seek exemptions. ClientEarth and other groups have issued a legal notice demanding SEB publicly commit to phasing out PFAS. SEB has three months to respond, or legal action may follow. The dispute centers on PTFE, a non-stick material linked to PFAS, with concerns about its environmental impact during production and disposal. While PTFE is not directly linked to cancer, its manufacturing and incineration may release harmful PFAS. The situation is critical as the EU considers broad PFAS restrictions that could affect consumer products, including cookware.