Personal Protect Equipment Solution

DePFASolution

Your ULTIMATE Way to Assure Compliance and Avert Fallacies

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are durable fluorinated compounds widely used in waterproof and oil-resistant products like footwear and packaging. Known as “forever chemicals” due to their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, they pose serious health and ecological risks. Among all the key markets, EU has imposed restrictions and aims to phase out non-essential uses by 2030 under its Chemicals Strategy.

Industry’ Pain Points

  • Regulatory complexity across various markets
  • Unclear targets no definitive PFAS list
  • Solution-lacking no guidance upon PFAS detection

How our Solution Works?

Input
Screening raw materials and chemicals for safety, along with validating innovative alternatives to eliminate PFAS risks at the source.

Process
Identifying and mitigating PFAS application risks to prevent contamination

Output
Undergoing comprehensive PFAS targeted quantification, total fluorine screening, shipment sampling, and risk traceability.

How you benefit?

Why PFI?

  • PFI, a member of German Federal Association of Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L), helps develop ISO standards and CADS RSL. First-hand and NO-lag.