Materials & Environmental
Known PFAS compounds globally
EPA TSCA PFAS reporting deadline
Certivo AI extraction accuracy
Regulation Overview
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used for water, grease, and heat resistance. They are found in coatings, treatments, packaging, electronics, textiles, and thousands of industrial applications.
There is no single master list. EPA has identified 1,462+ PFAS under TSCA. OECD uses a different definition. State laws vary. Suppliers often don't know PFAS are present in their materials or formulations.
Spreadsheets and manual supplier surveys fail because PFAS identification requires CAS number–level data extraction from technical documents most suppliers have never reviewed.
Key Components / Sub-Frameworks
Manufacturers of PFAS or PFAS-containing products (US and EU)
Importers of articles containing PFAS (even trace amounts under TSCA)
Brand owners selling into states with PFAS bans
Companies placing PFAS-containing products on EU market
Distributors and retailers selling PFAS-containing products in regulated states
Contract manufacturers producing PFAS-containing articles for brand owners
Key Thresholds
Your Tier 1 supplier says "no PFAS." But their coating vendor uses fluoropolymers. Their packaging supplier uses grease-proofing treatments. Without CAS-level substance data from every tier, you can't prove compliance—and neither can they.
EPA lists 1,462 PFAS. OECD defines PFAS differently. State laws use varying definitions. There is no master list to check against. Your compliance team is left cross-referencing regulatory databases manually while definitions continue to shift.
Maine bans PFAS in packaging by May 2026. Minnesota restricts 11 product categories now. California targets cosmetics and apparel. Colorado, Washington, New York, Illinois—each has different scopes, thresholds, and timelines. A single product may require 15+ compliance checks.
EPA requires reporting on PFAS manufactured or imported since 2011. Most companies don't have structured records from 2011. Supplier contacts have changed. Product lines have evolved. The data collection burden is enormous—and the deadline is fixed.
Certivo In Action
PFAS Workflow
Consumer Goods
Your Pain Point
Cookware, textiles, cosmetics, packaging face live state bans
Automotive Manufacturing
Your Pain Point
PFAS in coatings, seals, and lubricants; long product lifecycles
Electronics Manufacturing
Your Pain Point
PFAS in solder masks, conformal coatings, and etching chemicals
Industrial & Heavy Equipment
Your Pain Point
PFAS in seals, gaskets, and high-performance coatings
Medical Devices & Equipment
Your Pain Point
PFAS in tubing, coatings, and sterile packaging
Aerospace & Defense
Your Pain Point
PFAS in lubricants, coatings, and firefighting foam
Packaging
Your Pain Point
PFAS in grease-proof treatments; 20+ state food packaging bans
Textiles & Apparel
Your Pain Point
PFAS in water-resistant treatments; NY, CA, MN bans in effect
80% Reduction in Compliance Labor
CORA-powered regulatory intelligence reads supplier documents and extracts PFAS substances to CAS number level—eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.
4 Hours to Customer Response
Generate complete PFAS compliance documentation for customers or regulators in hours, not the weeks required for manual compilation.
Real-Time Regulatory Sync
Identify PFAS in products before bans take effect—avoiding market exclusion, recalls, and enforcement penalties.
Key Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Certivo identify PFAS in supplier documents when suppliers don't know they have them?
CORA-driven compliance intelligence parses material declarations down to individual substance level, extracting CAS numbers, chemical names, and trade names. CORA then cross-references against comprehensive PFAS databases including the EPA structural definition, OECD definition, and state-specific lists. When a supplier declaration lists "PTFE," "fluoropolymer," or a specific CAS number that matches PFAS criteria, the system flags it automatically—even if the supplier didn't recognize it as PFAS.
What's the difference between EPA TSCA reporting and state PFAS bans?
EPA TSCA Section 8(a)(7) is a one-time reporting requirement for anyone who manufactured or imported PFAS (or PFAS-containing articles) between 2011-2022. You must report data by October 2026. State bans are ongoing sales prohibitions—Minnesota, Maine, California, and others ban specific PFAS-containing products from being sold in their states, with different product categories and effective dates. You need to comply with both: report your historical PFAS activity to EPA and ensure your current products meet state requirements.
Does Certivo cover the EU PFAS restriction that's being proposed?
Yes. ECHA's proposed universal PFAS restriction under REACH is tracked in Certivo's framework library. When the restriction is finalized (expected 2027+), Certivo will validate supplier declarations against the specific requirements, derogations, and phase-in timelines. In the meantime, Certivo tracks existing EU PFAS restrictions (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS under REACH and POPs) and helps you prepare for the broader restriction by identifying PFAS across your supply chain now.
How do I prove to customers that my products are "PFAS-free"?
Certivo generates certificates of conformance at product, part, or lot level based on validated supplier evidence. Each certificate includes traceability to source declarations, showing which suppliers provided data, what testing or statements support the PFAS-free claim, and how the data was validated. For customers requiring specific formats (like Minnesota's certification requirements), Certivo produces packages that meet their exact specifications.
What if my supplier says they don't have PFAS but I'm not sure?
This is extremely common—most suppliers haven't investigated PFAS specifically. Certivo's approach: (1) CORA sends targeted questionnaires that explain exactly what PFAS means and why you need to know, (2) CORA-enabled analysis parses any existing material declarations the supplier has to identify potential PFAS substances, (3) the system flags discrepancies when a supplier claims "no PFAS" but their documentation lists fluorinated compounds. You can then follow up with specific questions rather than accepting blanket denials.