Experts at PTS Testing Service can identify PFAS in consumer products under new regulations in the U.S. and abroad. PFAS are a class of manufactured perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances such as PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA. Introduced to American consumer products on a wide scale in the 1940s and 1950s, certain PFAS became ubiquitous due to their resistance to oil, water, and grease. Even today, PFAS are part of non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and stain-resistance treatments for rugs and carpets.
Other consumer products that may contain PFAS include:
Accessories
Adhesives
Children’s products
Cosmetics
Dental floss
Drinking water
Electrical wire insulation
Fertilizer
Firefighting foams
Food packaging
Paints
Rugs and carpets
Sealants
Shampoo
Upholstery
Varnishes
PFAS Contamination
While beneficial in waterproofing food containers and clothing, PFAS can also be dangerous. Pollution and waste have introduced PFAS to the environment. Today, these chemicals remain in soil, air, and water samples from around the world. The protracted degradation of PFAS has raised concerns with environmentalists and health specialists alike.
Scientists have detected PFAS in human blood and urine. Recent studies link PFAS to endocrine issues and even a raised potential for cancer. Animal studies indicate that bioaccumulative exposure to PFAS affects the liver, thyroid, and immune system, along with reproduction, growth, and development.
People can unknowingly inhale contaminated dust in the air or consume contaminated:
Drinking water
Wildlife
Food touching cookware or packaging with a PFAS surface treatment
Regulation and Standard Compliance
As scientists uncover more information about PFAS and their effects on people, governing bodies worldwide have pushed for regulations. For instance, the European Union has taken steps to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of PFOS and PFOAs.
In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged for stronger regulation of PFOS and PFOA, particularly in drinking water. In late 2022, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the designation of these two PFAS as hazardous substances according to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The proposal will reach a vote in November 2022.
Limits and prohibitions on specific PFAS are gaining traction with lawmakers in several states. California, Maine, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have laws that are currently effective. Additionally, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, and Rhode Island have passed laws due to take effect in the next three years.
As states pass new regulations impacting production and interstate commerce, PTS Testing Service can align our services to the laws and standards that impact customers nationwide.
PFAS Testing
Research into the adverse effects of long-term exposure is ongoing, and PTS Testing Service can support manufacturers, litigators, and other clients with assessing materials for regulated PFAS. Analysts at our labs can detect common PFAS in samples, then compare our findings to legal requirements.
PTS Testing Service chemical analysts can tailor PFAS testing to ensure products follow international, federal, and state restrictions. Our chemical analysis lab provides LC/MS/MS testing to detect organic compounds at minute levels as small as parts per trillion (ppt).
Ion chromatography separates ions in liquid and solid samples to determine ion concentrations, characterization, and identification. PTS Testing Service analysts often use this test for water analysis and quality control. Liquid chromatography also separates components in a compound or mixture. Analysts use liquid chromatography methods, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), for component identification and characterization.


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