PFAS in Food & Food Contact Material
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain at the center of global food safety discussions, driven by rapidly evolving regulations and growing consumer concern. Food producers, retailers and packaging suppliers are under increasing pressure to understand where PFAS may occur in their supply chains and how to monitor them reliably.
In this webinar, ALS experts will provide a clear and practical overview of PFAS in food and food contact materials, combining regulatory insight with technical know-how and real-world examples. Participants will learn how to navigate current requirements in key markets, what makes PFAS analysis so challenging, and how robust testing strategies can support compliance and brand protection.
Key topics will include:
Regulatory landscape (EU, US, global)
- Current and emerging PFAS regulations impacting food and food contact materials
- Differences and commonalities between EU, US and other major markets
- Implications for manufacturers, importers and retailers
Technical challenges in PFAS detection
- Why PFAS are difficult to analyze (ultra-trace levels, complex matrices, background contamination)
- Methodological considerations: sampling, sample preparation and instrumental analysis
- Data quality, detection limits and interpretation of results
Reliable PFAS testing, from sampling to defensible results
- Overview of ALS PFAS testing services for food and food contact material
- Analytical platforms, method development and validation approach
- Quality assurance, accreditation and global laboratory network
This session is designed for quality, regulatory, R&D and procurement professionals across the food, beverage and packaging industries who want to strengthen their understanding of PFAS and build a reliable testing strategy together with a trusted laboratory partner.
Speaker: Stefania Donda (Laboratory Supervisor, ALS Italia S.r.l.)
Speaker: Buddhi Dias (Global Food Technical Manager Chemistry, ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd)
