PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PFAS are a class of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals used for their water, grease, and heat resistance. Found in everything from non-stick coatings and waterproof textiles to electronic components and industrial gaskets, PFAS are now subject to rapidly expanding regulation worldwide. The EU is pursuing a near-universal PFAS restriction, U.S. states are enacting product-specific bans, and customer-driven PFAS-free requirements are becoming standard in many industries.
What you receive
PFAS Screening Reports & Substitution Roadmaps
We deliver component-level PFAS screening reports that identify exactly where PFAS exists in your products, assess regulatory exposure across jurisdictions, and map substitution pathways with realistic timelines.
- Component-by-component PFAS presence screening across your BOM
- Regulatory mapping showing which PFAS rules apply to your products and markets
- Lab testing coordination for Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) and targeted PFAS analysis
- Customer-facing PFAS declarations and substitution timeline documentation
Manufacturers, importers, and brands selling products that may contain PFAS in any form, including coatings, adhesives, lubricants, sealants, packaging, textiles, and electronic components. PFAS exposure is often hidden deep in the supply chain, making compliance particularly challenging for companies with complex BOMs.
- EU PFAS restriction proposal: universal restriction covering all PFAS uses with limited exemptions and transition periods
- U.S. state-level bans: over 15 states have enacted or proposed PFAS restrictions targeting consumer products, food packaging, textiles, and firefighting foam
- EPA PFAS reporting: TSCA Section 8(a)(7) requires reporting of PFAS manufactured or imported since 2011
- Customer-driven requirements: many OEMs and retailers now require PFAS-free declarations from suppliers
- REACH: some individual PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS) are already restricted under the POPs Regulation or REACH Annex XVII
Regulatory landscape
- EU restriction proposal covers all PFAS, defined by at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
- Individual PFAS restrictions already in force: PFOS (EU POPs), PFOA and PFHxS (Stockholm Convention)
- U.S. state bans vary by product category and effective date
- TSCA 8(a)(7) reporting deadline for historical PFAS use has passed, but EPA enforcement continues
- Definition of PFAS varies by jurisdiction, creating confusion about which substances are in scope
- Not knowing where PFAS exists in your product or supply chain
- Assuming PFAS is only in obvious applications (non-stick, waterproofing) and missing hidden uses in adhesives, coatings, and thermal materials
- Relying on supplier declarations that say 'no intentionally added PFAS' without testing or verification
- Not tracking the rapid expansion of state-level bans in the U.S.
- Waiting for the EU universal restriction to become final before starting compliance work
- Not differentiating between 'PFAS-free' and 'below detection limit' in customer communications
- PFAS presence screening across product portfolios, BOMs, and supply chains
- Regulatory mapping: which PFAS rules apply to your products, markets, and customers
- Supplier PFAS disclosure campaigns with structured follow-up
- Lab testing coordination for PFAS detection and quantification
- Substitution pathway advisory and transition timeline planning
- Customer-facing PFAS declaration preparation
- Ongoing regulatory monitoring for new PFAS restrictions and deadlines
Need PFAS compliance support? We screen your products, map your regulatory exposure, and build a plan to get ahead of restrictions.
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