PFAS Testing for Consumer Products
PFAS testing for consumer products, including total fluorine screening and individual PFAS analysis. Use the results to assess products against the requirements of your target markets.
PFAS testing for consumer products, including total fluorine screening and individual PFAS analysis. Use the results to assess products against the requirements of your target markets.
PFAS testing helps consumer product brands identify fluorine or specific PFAS compounds in materials before products reach the market. The right testing plan depends on the product, target markets, materials, and applicable regulatory or voluntary requirements.
QIMA’s ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories support PFAS screening and individual compound analysis for consumer products. Testing can be performed as a standalone laboratory service or combined with a product inspection program, giving your team documented results to review against the requirements of each target market.
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Minimize recall risks by detecting PFAS early in production
Demonstrate compliance with international standards
Support faster product decisions with rapid screening methods
Build consumer trust through accredited testing reports
Manage testing costs by using restricted substances screening before full analysis where appropriate
PFAS requirements differ by product, material, market, and applicable regulation, so testing should be matched to the markets where the product will be sold.
PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large class of man-made chemicals used in a wide variety of products, including textiles, food packaging, construction materials, cosmetics, and firefighting foam. PFAS have also been linked to serious health issues and environmental pollution.
In response to these concerns, governments and consumer protection agencies around the world have introduced regulations and initiatives to reduce or eliminate the use of PFAS. Our PFAS testing services help you ensure compliance with both international regulations and voluntary standards regarding the use of PFAS in consumer products, including in the following regions.
In the European Union, several PFAS are already banned or restricted under regulations including but not limited to:
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation
EU Food Contact Materials Regulation (EC No 1935/2004)
In the United States, individual states, including but not limited to California, New York and Washington, have introduced their own PFAS bans and restrictions. Although there is currently no federal ban on PFAS in the US, many scientists, lawmakers, and advocacy groups are calling for stronger actions to protect public health and the environment from these harmful chemicals.
Other countries with laws regulating the use of PFAS include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
In addition to mandatory government regulations, there exists a suite of voluntary standards related to the use of PFAS, implemented by industry bodies and associations including:
Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group (AFIRM)
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
Oeko-Tex
BlueSign
Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
Our experts understand the complex landscape of PFAS regulations and standards worldwide. We stay abreast of the latest requirements to help you navigate the intricacies of compliance.
QIMA can help you select a PFAS testing approach based on your product, materials, target markets, and applicable chemical requirements. Our service includes rapid screening for total organic fluorine and individual analysis to identify and quantify specific PFAS compounds.
QIMA can discuss the appropriate testing scope for your product and target markets. Where relevant, the results can support chemical-management decisions within your supply chain and help your team establish whether further analysis is needed.
We provide two types of PFAS testing:
Total Organic Fluorine Screening - A rapid screening method used to identify total organic fluorine in a sample and flag materials that may require further PFAS analysis.
Individual PFAS Analysis - An analytical method used to identify and quantify specific PFAS compounds in the tested product or material.
Benefits of our individual PFAS analysis include:
Identifies and quantifies specific PFAS compounds in the tested sample
Provides results with defined detection limits for the selected analytical scope
Supports comparison with applicable regulatory or voluntary requirements
Our lab testing services can stand alone or be incorporated into your product inspection program to monitor the quality and compliance of your product at every manufacturing stage.
Electronics Manufacturers – From circuit boards to housings, assess materials against PFAS requirements in your target markets.
Textile & Apparel Brands – Validate fabrics, waterproof membranes, and coatings for PFAS‐free claims.
Toy & Juvenile Product Makers – Demonstrate safety for children’s products by screening play materials and surfaces.
Hardgoods – Assess product materials and coatings against applicable regulatory requirements.
The PFAS testing process starts by defining the product and market requirements, then moves through representative sampling, screening, confirmatory analysis where needed, and reporting.
Scope Definition – We review your product types, target markets, and regulatory requirements to build a tailored testing plan.
Sample Submission – Ship representative samples to your nearest QIMA ISO/IEC 17025 lab.
Total Organic Fluorine Screening – Rapid TOF screening identifies total organic fluorine and flags samples that may require further analysis.
Individual PFAS Analysis – Identify and quantify selected PFAS compounds through individual analysis.
Report & Expert Review – Receive a clear report and review next steps with a QIMA regulatory specialist.
QIMA supports PFAS testing through:
A global laboratory network supporting consumer product testing for brands and suppliers
Turnaround options suited to the selected testing method and project scope
Testing capabilities covering a wide range of consumer products including electrical & electronics, hardlines, softlines, toys and juvenile products
Lab experts trained and certified in regulatory standards and the newest testing methods
Global technical support team with rich experience to help you build tailor-made testing programs
Easy online and mobile booking and dashboard for managing orders and accessing data anywhere, any time
PFAS testing is one part of a wider product compliance program. Explore QIMA’s CPSC eFiling support for United States import documentation, or supply chain due diligence services for supplier-risk and due-diligence requirements.
We test a wide range of consumer products and materials, including textiles, apparel, food contact materials, hardlines, electronics, toys and more. Contact us to confirm suitability for your specific items.
Simply request a quote or talk to an expert above, then ship your representative samples to the nearest QIMA laboratory. We’ll provide detailed instructions, packaging labels, and a pre-paid courier option if needed.
Total organic fluorine screening measures total organic fluorine and can flag samples that may require further analysis. Individual PFAS analysis identifies and quantifies selected PFAS compounds. QIMA can help determine which approach fits your product, materials, target markets, and testing objectives.
Our service covers all major mandatory regulations (EU REACH, Stockholm Convention, US state bans) as well as voluntary schemes. We’ll tailor the analytical scope to your target markets.
Yes. QIMA’s PFAS laboratory testing can stand alone or be incorporated into a product inspection program. This allows brands and suppliers to coordinate product-quality and chemical-compliance checks within the same broader program.
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