PFAS Testing Service Expansion at Fairfield Laboratory

Consumer CompactConsumer Goods and RetailOct 09, 2025

Our state-of-the-art chemical testing laboratory in Fairfield, New Jersey, USA, has expanded its range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing services across a wide range of consumer goods.

PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic chemicals that, under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) definition, contain at least one perfluorinated methyl group (-CF3) or perfluorinated methylene group (-CF2-) (without any H/Cl/Br/I atom attached). Their unique qualities of chemical inertness, durability and resistance to heat, oil, stains, grease and water mean they are used in a wide variety of consumer goods.

However, many of these so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are now linked to human and animal health issues such as thyroid disease, high cholesterol, liver damage, kidney and testicular cancer, reduced vaccine response and lower birth weights. Around the world, governments are responding with restrictions and prohibitions. These are currently often specific to individual PFAS (e.g. perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)) and/or product types (e.g. juvenile products), but the European Union is now considering a universal ban under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).

PFAS are a key area of focus for us, and we provide a comprehensive range of solutions to help businesses stay compliant with the rapidly evolving PFAS regulations worldwide. At our Fairfield laboratory, we have recently expanded our PFAS testing capabilities to better support organizations in the US and globally. These services help safeguard both the environment and human health while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Location: Fairfield, New Jersey
Employees: 22 (chemical laboratory)

Products

Serving national and international clients, we offer comprehensive testing and certification services for a wide range of products:

Food packaging
Cookware
Furniture
Juvenile products
Electrical and electronic equipment
Raw materials

Key services

Following the expansion in service offering, we now support manufacturers with the following state-of-the-art PFAS testing solutions:

Total fluorine screening: utilizing a combustion technique followed by ion chromatography (IC) in accordance with EN 14582 standards
Total organic fluorine (TOF) screening: involving aqueous solution pretreatment and combustion followed by IC, also referencing EN 14582
PFAS target analysis: target analysis of 233 PFAS compounds featuring solvent extraction and detection via GC-MS and LC-MS/MS

Accreditation

Our Fairfield facility holds the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

The Fairfield laboratory is strategically located near major manufacturing, distribution and commercial hubs, allowing us to effectively serve clients across the US and internationally.

IMPACT NOW for sustainability

Sustainability is in our DNA. Through our four IMPACT NOW for sustainability pillars – climate, nature, ESG assurance and circularity – we offer innovative solutions that support smarter decisions, regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility. Under the nature pillar, we provide PFAS solutions for a wide range of consumer goods. This is all part of our commitment to a climate-neutral, nature-positive and pollution-free future. Learn more about our PFAS solutions.

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