PFAS Elimination Solutions

CHALLENGES

Managing and controlling PFAS across these multiple, diffuse entry points is extremely difficult, especially when suppliers are geographically dispersed and at different maturity levels in chemical management.

At the same time, testing and validating every single product and every chemical formulation is prohibitively expensive and operationally unsustainable. Brands and manufacturers need a smarter, risk‑based approach to streamline activities, focus testing where it matters most, and continuously monitor PFAS use across the supply chain without overwhelming budgets or internal resources.

Our PFAS Elimination Solutions

Bureau Veritas (BV) supports brands and manufacturers in building PFAS‑free supply chains through a structured, risk‑based program that connects supplier profiling, targeted testing, and continuous improvement. Our end‑to‑end solution helps organizations reduce exposure to PFAS while staying aligned with global sustainability commitments and tightening regulatory requirements.

We move you from a reactive, test‑everything mindset to a proactive approach that prioritizes high‑risk areas, optimizes spend, and strengthens control over chemicals used throughout your manufacturing network.

Why PFAS Elimination Matters

PFAS have long been used for durable water‑, oil‑, and stain‑repellent performance in textiles, leather, outdoor products, and other consumer goods. Growing concern about their persistence in the environment and potential health impacts has driven global initiatives—such as ZDHC, AFIRM, EU REACH and brand RSLs—to restrict and phase them out.

To maintain buyer trust and meet these expectations, brands now need traceable, credible evidence that their supply chains are moving toward PFAS elimination, supported by transparent testing, robust chemical management, and supplier engagement.

Our 6‑Step PFAS Elimination Process

1. Risk Profiling

We begin by profiling supplier and material risk so you can see where PFAS are most likely to appear and where to focus effort, rather than testing everything. This combines targeted questionnaires, factory/process understanding, and high‑level chemical information review.

2. Risk Assessment

High‑risk suppliers undergo deeper assessment—on‑site where needed—to understand processes, materials, and potential PFAS entry points, while low‑risk sites are reviewed via desktop checks. This ensures resources are deployed proportionally to actual risk.

3. Sample Collection and Testing

Based on risk, we define a focused sampling and smart testing plan to verify whether key materials, products, or chemical formulations meet PFAS‑free expectations.

4. Reporting

We deliver clear reports that bring together risk, assessment, and testing outcomes, highlighting where PFAS risks exist and what actions are needed at brand and supplier level.

5. Corrective Action and Follow‑Up

Our specialists support suppliers with root‑cause analysis and recommendations, helping them improve chemical selection, controls, and documentation over time.

6. Continuous Improvement and Surveillance

Through periodic surveillance audits and due-diligence testing, we help you maintain control, confirm progress, and adapt to new regulations, supported by targeted training and shared best practice.

Why Choose Bureau Veritas for PFAS Control?

✓ Risk‑based methodology that directly addresses widespread, hard‑to‑control PFAS sources while reducing reliance on blanket testing.

✓  Global laboratory and technical network capable of total fluorine and specific PFAS analyses.

✓ Alignment with ZDHC, AFIRM, REACH, OEKO‑TEX and brand‑specific RSLs.

✓  Actionable insights that translate technical data into practical decisions for sourcing, testing, and supplier engagement.