How Are The New PFAS Restrictions Affecting Your Supply Chain

With the changing regulatory landscape, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) supply and production have been disrupted. Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS include hundreds of chemicals that resist degradation and adversely affect human health, such as the increased risk of cancer and decreased vaccine response. Due to their harmful effects, PFAS regulations have tightened, causing leading manufacturers such as 3M to discontinue their production. Top industries using PFAS, such as automotive, high-tech, construction, and more, are expected to be impacted due to limited supplies and increasing costs.