PFAS Testing and Chemical Compliance for Maritime Operations
Maritime operators are facing rapidly tightening EU and international chemical compliance requirements. PFAS management is now an established regulatory obligation, driven by the following frameworks:
Key regulatory obligations include:
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EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, including the PFOS amendment effective 3 December 2025
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REACH restrictions and substance-specific bans, including DMAC and NEP (effective from 2026)
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ECHA SVHC Candidate List obligations, requiring increased material screening and documentation
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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
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IMO environmental and safety frameworks
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Port State Control (PSC) inspection standards
Compliance with these frameworks requires validated analytical data, traceable documentation and proactive material management throughout the vessel lifecycle.
Eurofins Maritime Services (EMS) delivers integrated PFAS and chemical compliance solutions tailored to maritime operations. By combining advanced laboratory analysis with maritime regulatory expertise, EMS supports operators in identifying, managing and mitigating PFAS-related risks across operation, maintenance, refit and recycling phases.
Advanced PFAS Testing Capabilities
EMS provides state-of-the-art analytical testing, including:
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Specific PFAS compound analysis
Quantification of up to 40 regulated PFAS substances, including PFOS, PFOA and PFHxS -
Total Organic Fluorine (TOF)
Measurement of total fluorinated substances, capturing both known and unknown PFAS -
TOP Assay (Total Oxidizable Precursors)
Identification of precursor substances that may degrade into regulated PFAS over time
All analytical methods comply with EU and internationally recognised standards.
Applicable Materials and Systems
Testing can be performed on a wide range of shipboard materials and systems, including firefighting foams, coatings, paints, insulation, gaskets, lubricants, oils, water systems, waste streams and construction materials.
Through this integrated approach, EMS enables maritime operators to remain compliant, inspection-ready and resilient in an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment.
