PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) comprise a group of more than 10,000 synthetic chemicals widely used in textiles, coatings, and consumer products. While regulations increasingly restrict certain PFAS compounds, conventional testing methods typically focus on a limited number of known substances.
TESTEX has launched a Non-Targeted PFAS Analysis and the PFAS TESTED Label to improve transparency on PFAS risks.
Using advanced LC-HRMS technology, the method detects both known and unknown PFAS, helping companies identify hidden contamination, enhance supply chain visibility, and strengthen credibility beyond standard regulatory compliance.
This creates a significant gap between regulatory compliance and actual chemical risk.
“Many companies believe they are managing PFAS risks because they meet current regulatory requirements,” says TESTEX. “However, restricted substances are often substituted with alternative PFAS that remain undetected. This is where conventional testing reaches its limits.”
To address this challenge, TESTEX has developed its Non-Targeted PFAS Analysis using high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). This method enables the detection of a broad spectrum of known and unknown PFAS compounds and goes far beyond traditional targeted testing approaches.
The result is a more complete understanding of PFAS presence in materials. Companies can:
- Identify hidden PFAS contamination
- Increase supply chain transparency
- Prepare for upcoming regulatory developments
- Strengthen the credibility of product claims
In parallel, the PFAS TESTED Label provides a clear and credible way for brands and manufacturers to communicate that their products have undergone rigorous PFAS testing. It supports transparency towards customers, business partners, and regulators, and reinforces trust in product claims.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
