Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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Identifying PFAS in your cosmetic and packaging products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of manufactured compounds that are used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, including cosmetic products.
PFAS are often added deliberately as ingredients in some cosmetic products to condition and smoothen the skin, making it appear shiny, or to affect product consistency and texture, as well as to make the product ‘long-lasting’, ‘water-proof’ or ‘wear-resistant’. In addition, they might appear as unintended degradation products or impurities from the production of the PFAS’s precursors used in certain cosmetic products.
Some of them are considered as toxic and could be accumulated in the human body for a long time, acting as a kind of ‘forever chemical’ that generates adverse health effects.
As the leader in analytical testing, Eurofins network of companies has developed a test protocol determining PFAS in your cosmetics and packaging products. Thereby, we support you ensuring that your products are safe for the end users.
