PFAS Frequently Asked Questions

Discover answers to Frequently Asked Questions on PFAS "Forever Chemicals" and various PFAS regulations around the globe.

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Chapters:
00:00 Is PTFE classified as PFAS? In what use will PTFA be regulated?
01:11 We are an end-user and we buy a part from a distributor. Is my company or my customer obligated to inquire about PFAS status, as we are not a "direct importer" per the EPA?
02:01 Do we already know when the European Chemicals Agency will provide feedback on the comments from the public consultation?
02:59 How many PFAS/PFOS are identified in the PFAS family?
04:04 If we do not import, but we use a PFAS product that is made in the US, do we need to report under TSCA 8(a)(7)?
04:53 Are the date ranges for Maine similar to the date ranges for EPA TSCA, or are they only requesting data for the current year?
05:22 Would labeling be included in PFAS reporting in the US if labeling is not the end-product that is bought by the consumer?
06:35 The Maine requirement talks about "intentionally-adding" PFAS. If our supplier adds the PFAS before we import the product, are we exempt?
07:40 If you don't have PFAS in your products, do you have to send any documents stating that for any of the requirements in Maine, Minnesota, or EPA?
08:19 What is our option if suppliers don't have PFAS information and cannot provide Full Material Declaration (FMD) information?
10:06 Is there a threshold for reporting? What concentration ranges do we have to report in the US?
10:55 Are industrial products, medical products, car batteries, and/or packaging included in the scope of PFAS regulations?
13:28 Gathering data since 2011 is challenging. How are we supposed to address this?
15:49 In terms of the PFAS lists, are Minnesota and Maine using their own lists, or are they using the EPA 8(a)(7) list?