PFAS can enter the food chain through contaminated water, soil, or animal feed. Higher levels are often detected in fish, seafood, meat, eggs, and certain vegetables, particularly from areas with known contamination. With new binding maximum levels introduced by the EU in 2023, and a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape globally for these forever chemicals, PFAS testing is essential for regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
Eurofins offers accredited analysis for nearly 40 PFAS substances in food and feed, helping producers, processors, and retailers manage risk, meet regulations, and protect brand integrity.
Regulatory background*
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EU Regulation (EU) 2023/915; sets maximum levels for PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS (individually and as PFAS4) in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy
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Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/644; strengthen sampling and analytical method requirements
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EU Recommendation (EU) 2022/1431; encourages broader monitoring across multiple food categories
*This information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest legal requirements. Eurofins accepts no liability for its accuracy. For the latest updates relevant to your target market, please contact your local Eurofins laboratory. Our specialists provide tailored support through our horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
Eurofins’ analytical scope for food and feed**
Our accreditation covers nearly 40 PFAS substances for the matrices fish, shellfish, fish liver, meat and egg. Liver and offal are accredited for around 30 substances. We also have a specific method for non-edible plant material like grass, silage, wood, needles, leaves etc.
Analytical packages include
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PFAS4 (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS); compliant with EU legal limits
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PFAS22 (DK22); extended range used in Denmark
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PFAS50 screening; includes sulfonates, carbonates, telomeres, PFOS precursors, and novel PFAS such as GenX, ADONA, F-53B, and PFECHS
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Customised packages; tailored for large monitoring programmes or specific risk assessments
** We are continuously developing new methodologies and expanding our scopes of accreditation to meet evolving requirements; please contact us for the most up-to-date information on available test packages.
Why choose Eurofins for PFAS food & Feed testing?
- Eurofins is a world leader in PFAS testing; with a extensive accreditation for both core and extended PFAS groups
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Advanced detection methods delivering reliable, reproducible results in state-of-the-art laboratories
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Global and local expertise; access to our Eurofins PFAS Competence Centres and the Eurofins laboratory network
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Flexible packages for compliance, screening, and research needs
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Rapid turnaround to support supply chain decisions
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Consultancy support
Contact us
To arrange testing or learn more about our PFAS testing and consultancy services contact your local food testing laboratory; submit an enquiry or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
