Sponsored Content by ESSLABReviewed by Olivia FrostAug 28 2025
PFAs, also known as 'forever chemicals', account for nearly 9,000 different chemicals, some of which are already prohibited or heavily regulated. Their extensive use has left a lasting mark on both the environment and public health.
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Environment Agency (EA) are reviewing PFAs risks to guide REACH UK on potential updates to chemical safety laws.
Ensuring the safety of our food remains a fundamental public health priority. Experts say wider quality and safety checks are needed on more food products as shifting industrial processes alter environmental conditions.
Research has connected PFA exposure to cancer and to harmful effects on the immune, reproductive, and hormonal systems.
Since the 1960s, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized some PFAs in food packaging for their non-stick, grease-proof, and water-resistant properties. The highest PFA concentrations are often found in molded fiber packaging such as takeaway bowls, plates, and food boxes.
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The United States has passed more PFA laws than most other countries, including the United Kingdom. To improve food safety, the FDA introduced an official testing method (C-010.01) to detect PFAs in a variety of foods. This method was changed in December 2021 to version C-010.02.
In this regard, a useful Application Note for Method C-010.02 has been published. The updated C-010.02 method offers a fast, reliable way to measure PFAs in foods from dairy to baked goods, eggs, and vegetables.
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