PFAS have long been used to give food packaging materials water, grease, and stain resistance. While effective, these chemicals can migrate into food, persist in the environment, and pose health risks. New EU regulations will soon place strict limits on PFAS in packaging, requiring manufacturers and brand owners to act now.
Eurofins offers accredited PFAS testing for packaging materials, helping you comply with upcoming requirements, reduce migration risk, and protect your brand.
Regulatory background*
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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40); sets binding PFAS restrictions in food contact materials from 12 August 2026.
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The PPWR amends existing EU packaging laws, including Directive (EU) 2019/904, to improve circularity and reduce hazardous substance use
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The European Commission will review and potentially tighten PFAS limits by 2030
*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 packaging
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Targeted PFAS analysis; individual compounds, excluding polymeric PFAS
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Sum of PFAS; targeted analysis excluding polymeric PFAS
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Total fluorine content; includes polymeric PFAS, useful for broad screening
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TOP assay; detects total oxidisable precursors
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Customised testing packages available for product development and compliance programmes
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 packaging testing?
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Accredited analysis to current and forthcoming EU requirements
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Specialist knowledge through our Eurofins PFAS Competence Centres
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State-of-the-art equipment for precise and reproducible results
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Flexible testing packages for R&D, compliance, and market surveillance
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Global reach, local expertise; support from the Eurofins network across Europe
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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.
