Understanding 2025 PFAS Deadlines: The Role of Chemical Testing
As 2025 approaches, manufacturers face new PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), with submissions starting July 11, 2025. Deadlines are January 11, 2026, for most, and July 11, 2026, for small article importers, impacting industries like packaging and textiles. This regulatory push demands robust chemical testing to ensure compliance with EPA and FDA guidelines, especially for these “forever chemicals.”
How MAS Supports with Chemical Analyses
At MAS, we specialize in chemical analyses to meet these needs, providing data on exposure, environmental, and health effects using OECD Harmonized Templates. Our expertise ensures manufacturers navigate reporting requirements seamlessly. A notable development is the EPA’s draft Method 1621 for Adsorbable Organic Fluorine, showcasing our capability in advanced chemical analytical techniques for screening organofluorines in aqueous matrices—an unexpected detail that highlights our cutting-edge approach.
FDA Regulations and Beyond
The FDA’s January 2025 notice declared 35 food contact notifications for PFAS-containing grease-proofers ineffective, following a market phase-out completed by February 2024, with stocks possibly lasting until June 2025. This affects food packaging manufacturers, requiring thorough chemical testing to verify compliance. MAS goes beyond data, offering insights into PFAS risks, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence, fostering repeat collaboration.
Why Choose MAS?
Manufacturers need partners who deliver value through comprehensive chemical analyses and techniques. MAS helps meet 2025 PFAS regulations, driving contact for strategic guidance. With accreditations like A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for chemical testing competence, DEA registration for controlled substance analysis, and CPSC approval for CPSIA compliance, MAS ensures precision and reliability. Our AIHA-LAP accreditation for industrial hygiene and environmental lead further underscores our expertise. Don’t navigate this alone— contact MAS today to learn how our chemical testing services support your compliance journey and product safety.
Sources:
- Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- CWA Analytical Methods for Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) | US EPA
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | FDA
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