The high cost of PFAS non-compliance: Risks and consequences

Understanding PFAS Compliance Challenges

Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the name “forever chemicals” due to their persistent presence in the human body and the environment. More than 4,700 chemicals identified to date are widely used in everyday products but have been found to cause serious health problems ranging from cancer to fertility issues, liver damage, and hormone disruption. PFAS contamination impacts our bodies, drinking water, soil, and air. As a result, environmental and health communities globally are stepping in to address the use of PFAS, creating regulations to reduce or eliminate usage.