Potentially unsafe levels of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in food and drink has become a major global concern. Increased detection of these environmental and packaging contaminants, and their association with disorders such as diabetes, cancer, and immune weakening, has gradually forced some leading governments to introduce new regulations.
This whitepaper examines the scale and severity of PFAS contamination in food in light of recent toxicology data, evaluates global regulatory progress, and considers expert opinions on the necessary steps to enhance clarity for the food industry and better safeguard public health. Additionally, we review the impact of advancements in sample processing and analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying trace levels of PFAS across various food and packaging matrices.
