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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2025 / Mar / PFAS Testing: Is a Storm Brewing?
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PFAS Testing: Is a Storm Brewing?

Are dark clouds on the horizon for the food and beverage industry as regulators ponder wholesale PFAS bans and consumer lawsuits multiply?

03/27/2025 1 min read

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Regulatory uncertainty, rising consumer awareness, and a wave of lawsuits – PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are becoming a serious challenge for the food and beverage industry.

That’s why The Analytical Scientist – in collaboration with Agilent Technologies – has gathered together a collection of experts to discuss the emerging PFAS threat for the food and beverage industry, and sketch a path forward amid the uncertainty.

“Often companies facing a large number of lawsuits will settle to avoid going to court – even if the individual cases against them might not succeed. Sometimes, it’s a question of brand protection, rather than the chemical realities.” – Lorna De Leoz, Global Food Segment Director at Agilent Technologies

“We really are going to have to start testing food. I often speak with water companies that test for PFAS, where there are some guidelines with regard to acceptable limits. But that water is going into feed/food. We’re spraying it on crops. And this will be taken up by food – which we’re not even monitoring.” – Karl Pettit, Technical Director, Veritas Laboratory Services

“We expect to see continued pressure from consumer groups, investors, and NGOs on this topic. Companies that demonstrate understanding and control on PFAS will be better positioned to manage these pressures.” – Sue Bullock, Head of Chemical Compliance, Stewardship, and Sustainability, TSG Consulting

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