TEXAS: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Canadian athletic apparel company Lululemon over whether its products contain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals."
Paxton has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to the company's US subsidiary, as part of a probe into whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality and health impacts of its products, according to a statement released by his office on Monday.
The investigation will examine whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS that health-conscious consumers would not expect based on the brand's marketing as a wellness- and sustainability-focused company.
The attorney general's office will also review the company's Restricted Substances List, testing protocols and supply chain practices to assess whether its products comply with its stated safety standards, reports Xinhua news agency.