SGS Analyzes the Problem with Forever Chemicals

GENEVA - Jan. 21, 2025 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called 'forever chemicals'.

With the dangers of many PFAS chemicals now widely accepted and media coverage increasing, the hazards they pose to human, animal and environmental health are now a matter of global concern to consumers, lawmakers and manufacturers.

In this article, SGS explores the history of PFAS, their ubiquity and the expanding awareness of their toxicity. It considers how governments across the world are tackling the problem, with details of legislative efforts in the EU and the US leading the way in control, and the solutions offered by industry-leading testing authorities such as SGS to help businesses ensure compliance.

Read the original Consumer Compact article, 'Why the Concern over PFAS? (https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/01/cc-q4-2024-why-the-concern-over-pfas)'

SGS solutions
As an acknowledged leader in PFAS testing, we offer a comprehensive suite of testing services to help businesses address the unique challenges in the environment and consumer product, electronic and food and beverage industries. We support organizations in identifying and measuring PFAS contamination in a wide variety of products and environmental matrices (water, soil, air and biota). Learn more about SGS PFAS testing solutions (https://www.sgs.com/en/showcases/pfas-testing-for-forever...) services.

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/cp
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About SGS
SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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