PFAS Screened
 
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse and expanding group of synthetic chemicals that can be found in a wide variety of consumer products. Their utility stems from their properties of water and/or oil repellency, high surface activity, fire resistance, and thermal stability. Uses include creating a non-stick surface in cookware, acting as a surfactant or a flame retardant in the manufacture of consumer electronics, and repelling water and oil from textiles and leather goods. 
 
However, there is a problem because most of them are now recognized as carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction (reprotoxic), harmful to fetus development, and can have a harmful effect on the endocrine system. At the same time, they are inert and resistant to high temperatures due to their strong carbon-fluorine bonds, meaning they do not degrade and are bioaccumulative and very persistent in the environment – ‘forever chemicals’. 
 
 
 
Significance:
 
  • Highlights the better chemistry of a product or packaging.
  • Aligns with the trend of eliminating PFAS “forever chemicals” from both products and packaging across many industries.
 
Example products:
 
  • Non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, food contact packaging
 
Why choose SGS for PFAS certification?

 

The SGS PFAS Screened mark can be applied to raw materials, packaging goods, components, and finished products, but does not apply to any fluoropolymer or product containing a fluoropolymer.   The assessments are conducted using specific SGS protocols:

    1. Electrical and electronics – SGS-100721 – 100724
    2. Softlines – SGS-100741 and 100744
    3. Hardlines – SGS-100732 and 100734

 

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