Laboratoire d'analyse de substances per-et polyfluoroalkylées - PFAS
As an industrial company, you wish to carry out the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
What are PFAS?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are chemical compounds with non-stick, waterproofing or heat-resistant properties. They are widely used in various industrial fields and everyday consumer products such as textiles, food packaging, non-stick coatings, cosmetics, plant protection products, etc.
Why carry out a PFAS analysis?
In the context of regulatory non-compliance, process improvement or product failure, manufacturers may need to carry out analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Even in trace amounts, certain elements such as metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.) can constitute a danger for consumers. Subject to important regulatory constraints, the control of their presence is therefore essential.
The control of these substances requires precise tools, which can go down to the ppm or ppb level. The support of a specialist laboratory will enable you to analyse your samples quickly and accurately.
PFAS regulations
On Thursday 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly adopted a draft law aimed at better regulating the use of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS).
Known for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in living organisms, these ‘eternal pollutants’ are present in many everyday objects.
The text provides for a ban on the manufacture, import and sale of any cosmetic product, clothing textile or ski wax containing PFASs from 1 January 2026.
The text also stipulates that a specific tax will be applied to manufacturers whose activities generate PFAS emissions, in application of the ‘polluter pays’ principle.
FILAB performs analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances regardless of the type of matrix to be studied
Why choose FILAB?
FILAB, an independent laboratory located in Dijon, has been working for 30 years with manufacturers in all sectors in the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. With a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical equipment (ICP, GCMS, IC, SEM, EDX, etc.), FILAB adapts its methods of analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances according to the matrix to be studied (liquid, solid, powders, etc.).
Here are the services we offer:
our services
Determination of total Fluorine by CLI after combustion
Quantification of fluorinated molecules by LC-MS
Search for traces of elementary impurities (contamination, pollution, residue...)
LC-MS screening for fluorinated molecules
Determination of PFAS in finished cosmetic products (emulsions, make-up products, lotions, etc.) and cosmetic PMs
