PFAS Testing for Consumer Products
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PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their unique properties, including exceptional water and stain repellency, heat resistance, and non-stick characteristics. These attributes have led to their extensive incorporation into a vast array of consumer products over several decades. While beneficial in terms of product performance, the persistence of PFAS in the environment and their potential for bioaccumulation have raised significant health concerns, including links to developmental, immune, hormonal, and cancerous conditions. Consequently, there's growing pressure from regulators and consumers alike to identify, quantify, and ultimately eliminate these "forever chemicals" from the supply chain. Alfa Chemistry provides comprehensive PFAS testing services to help businesses verify compliance, protect consumers, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Fig. 1. Consumer products that contain PFAS.
PFAS Regulations in the EU and the U.S.
The regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS is rapidly evolving, with both the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) taking significant steps to limit PFAS in consumer products:
- European Union: The EU has implemented stringent regulations on PFAS, especially in food-contact materials and textiles. Under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), certain PFAS are subject to restriction and authorization processes. In 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a proposal for a wide-ranging restriction on PFAS, aiming to minimize environmental and human exposure by phasing out their use in most applications.
- United States: In the U.S., regulatory action on PFAS is being led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alongside state-level initiatives. The EPA has proposed drinking water standards for specific PFAS compounds (e.g., PFOA, PFOS) and is actively evaluating PFAS in consumer products under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Several states, including California, Maine, and New York, have enacted or proposed bans on PFAS in products such as food packaging, textiles, and firefighting foam.
Navigating these regulations can be challenging. Our laboratory offers expert PFAS testing and consultancy services to help ensure your products meet regional and international regulatory requirements.
We offer PFAS testing for a broad range of consumer products, including:
Our laboratory accepts samples at various stages of the supply chain, from raw materials and coatings to finished consumer goods.
Our PFAS testing capabilities
Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and follows globally recognized methodologies for PFAS analysis. We offer:
Total Fluorine (TF) Screening
Using combustion ion chromatography (CIC) based on EN 14582 standards. This method involves combusting the sample and analyzing the resulting gases via ion chromatography to determine the total fluorine content, providing a rapid screening tool for potential PFAS presence.
Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) Screening
Also based on EN 14582, this method includes aqueous pre-treatment, combustion, and ion chromatography. TOF screening provides a measure of fluorine bound in organic compounds (such as PFAS), giving a clearer indication of PFAS contamination than total fluorine alone.
Targeted PFAS Analysis
We offer high-sensitivity testing for individual PFAS compounds through solvent extraction followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Our advanced detection systems can identify PFAS at levels as low as parts per trillion (ppt), ensuring compliance even with the most stringent regulatory thresholds.
Our comprehensive approach allows clients to assess PFAS content with precision — whether for regulatory compliance, supply chain quality control, or voluntary sustainability goals.
Our advantages:
- Accredited Methodologies: We follow international standards and can provide reports aligned with EU, U.S., and other regional requirements.
- Broad Sample Compatibility: We can test complex matrices, including multilayer packaging, textiles, composites, and liquids.
- Advanced Detection Limits: Our instruments are capable of detecting trace levels of PFAS, ensuring your products meet even the most demanding specifications.
- Rapid Turnaround: We understand the time sensitivity of compliance testing and offer fast, reliable results.
- Expert Support: Our team includes specialists who can assist in interpreting results, advising on risk, and supporting regulatory submissions.
Partner with us
PFAS testing is not just about compliance — it's about building consumer trust and demonstrating environmental responsibility. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, brand owner, or retailer, our PFAS testing services can help you safeguard your products and your brand. Please contact us to discuss your PFAS testing needs or to request a customized quotation. Together, we can ensure your products meet today's regulatory standards and tomorrow's sustainability goals.
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