Staying Ahead of PFAS Liability

Protecting your business with proactive compliance

Download the guide to see how proactive PFAS management protects your business from hidden liability and costly disruption.

Learn how leading manufacturers are preparing for evolving global PFAS regulations, mitigating risks across their supply chains, and building stronger compliance programs to avoid lawsuits, remediation costs, and market restrictions. Get practical strategies to identify PFAS exposure, strengthen reporting, and stay ahead of emerging requirements.

The case for proactive PFAS compliance

Rising scrutiny and new regulations around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are transforming compliance from a priority to a necessity for manufacturers worldwide. Evolving bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements are creating significant challenges: 

• The EU’s proposed PFAS restriction could disrupt global supply chains, restricting the production, marketing, and use of PFAS-containing materials across key industries. 
• TSCA Section 8(a)(7) reporting mandates manufacturers disclose PFAS use from 2011 to present day, potentially influencing future restrictions. 
• The U.S. EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation enforces strict contamination limits, increasing liability for remediation costs.  
• Canada’s PFAS regulations prohibit substances like PFOS and PFOA, affecting imports and product availability. 
• State-level PFAS bans in the U.S., such as Maine’s prohibition of PFAS in consumer products, require careful monitoring to maintain compliance. 

Despite these rising pressures, 40% of supply chain professionals report concern about maintaining resilience in regulatory compliance under emerging regulations. For many, this includes the evolving and often-hidden risks posed by PFAS in their supply chains. 

The hidden risks of PFAS in your supply chain

If PFAS are present in your supply chain, your business likely faces risks. Liability extends far beyond chemical manufacturers to any company that uses PFAS in products or processes. 

Key risks include: 

• Legal exposure: Lawsuits related to contamination, greenwashing, or regulatory violations. 
• Financial disruption: Increased costs from remediation, insurance loss, and reputational harm. 
• Regulatory complexity: Managing compliance across global, federal, and state-level PFAS rules. 
• Historical use liability: Even discontinued PFAS use can result in audits or litigation. 

Proactively addressing these risks requires a robust management plan to protect your business from fines, lawsuits, and restricted market access. 

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