PFAS in Consumer Products, Part 7

Why attend this webinar? Over 30 states have enacted or proposed bans on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products—but implementation challenges are creating compliance uncertainty. Manufacturers, retailers, and importers need to understand testing requirements, enforcement approaches, and the technical complexities of demonstrating compliance.

What you'll learn:

The Regulatory Landscape: State Bans and Federal Requirements
State legislatures moved faster than traditional environmental regulations, creating product-specific PFAS prohibitions that affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. We'll map the patchwork of state laws and explain how EPA's TSCA reporting requirements add another compliance layer.

"Intentionally Added" PFAS: A Compliance Challenge
Laws ban products containing "intentionally added" PFAS, but defining intent proves technically and legally complex. Learn how regulatory agencies interpret this language and what documentation manufacturers need to demonstrate compliance or claim exemptions.

Lessons from Trailblazer States
Maine and Minnesota pioneered consumer product PFAS restrictions, encountering implementation challenges that reveal practical compliance realities. Discover what early enforcement actions and regulatory guidance tell us about nationwide trends.

The "Total PFAS" Measurement Problem
State laws often require measuring "all PFAS," but no single analytical method detects thousands of potential compounds. We'll explain the technical limitations of current approaches and compare available tools:

• Target compound analysis (detecting specific PFAS)
• Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) methods (measuring all organofluorine)
• Extractable Organic Fluorine (EOF) and Adsorbable Organic Fluorine (AOF)
• The gap between regulatory expectations and analytical capabilities

European Union Approach
The EU is pursuing comprehensive PFAS restrictions under REACH. Compare European strategies with U.S. state-by-state approaches and understand implications for global supply chains.

Building Your Compliance Strategy
Navigate competing regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, determine appropriate testing protocols for your products, and establish documentation systems that demonstrate due diligence.

Who should attend: Product manufacturers, quality assurance managers, regulatory compliance professionals, retailers, importers, supply chain managers, and attorneys advising companies on PFAS product regulations.

Airdate: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 1:30 PM ET

Length: 60 minutes 

Presenter: Taryn McKnight - Eurofins Environment Testing