Strategic Focus: Innovative Solutions To Manage PFAS Compliance
Rain Chiang
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Executive Summary
A growing body of research has highlighted the risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on the environment and human health. Regulatory bodies, particularly in North America and Europe, have expanded the scope of product compliance standards on subsets of PFAS. This puts pressure on firms to gain deeper visibility into their globalized supply chains, as new regulations could cause costly disruptions and parts obsolescence. This report provides a high-level understanding of the major regulatory frameworks driving increased scrutiny of the manufacture, distribution and sale of products containing PFAS. Firms can use this report to learn about how PFAS creates emerging risks for an organization, and the impact of this on the role of the EHS function. Finally, the report presents solutions to enable EHS professionals to proactively manage existing and developing compliance obligations as their organizations grow.Regulators are expanding firms’ obligations to report and control PFAS substances
New risks arise from a wider group of stakeholders interested in PFAS data
The EHS function must take proactive action in a dynamic regulatory landscape
Existing and emerging solutions will futureproof product compliance for globalized enterprises
About the Authors
Rain Chiang
Industry Analyst
Rain is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection between EHSQ and ESG priorities. Prior to joining Verd...
Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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