Insights & Regulations

PFAS in Cosmetics: 7 Real Studies, Hidden Risks, and How to Choose Safer Makeup

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Flat-lay of cosmetic products such as foundation, lipstick, and eyeshadow with subtle chemical patterns, illustrating PFAS chemicals in cosmetics.

1 │ What Are PFAS — and Why They Matter in Makeup PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, a large group of man-made chemicals that share one key feature — extremely strong carbon-fluorine bonds.This bond makes them resistant to heat, oil, water, and decay. Because of that, PFAS have been widely used in everything… Continue Reading PFAS in Cosmetics: 7 Real Studies, Hidden Risks, and How to Choose Safer Makeup

Global PFAS Import & Export Regulation 2025: EU and U.S. Compliance Pathways

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EU and US regulations of PFAS imprting and exporting

🌍 1 | Introduction: Why PFAS Trade Became a Global Policy Focus From semiconductor manufacturing to aerospace sealing, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have long been the invisible backbone of high-performance engineering. Yet these same materials—valued for their thermal stability and chemical resistance—now sit at the center of one of the world’s most aggressive regulatory… Continue Reading Global PFAS Import & Export Regulation 2025: EU and U.S. Compliance Pathways

10 Things You Must Know After the HexClad Lawsuit : How to Choose Truly PFAS-Free Non-Stick Cookware in 2025

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HexClad lawsuit over PFAS in nonstick cookware $2.5M settlement

Trademark Notice HexClad® is a registered trademark of HexClad Cookware, LLC.All mentions of HexClad, PFAS, PTFE, and PFOA are for educational purposes only. This article is written for consumer awareness and does not represent or endorse any brand. 1. Why the HexClad Lawsuit Matters: A Consumer Story In 2022, U.S. consumers were widely exposed to… Continue Reading 10 Things You Must Know After the HexClad Lawsuit : How to Choose Truly PFAS-Free Non-Stick Cookware in 2025

5 Home Water Filter Options to Reduce PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”) in Drinking Water — Side-by-Side Charts, Real-World Data, and How to Choose

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Residential Water Filtration Options for PFAS Removal: A side-by-side comparison of a three-stage RO (Reverse Osmosis) filter system, a pitcher water filter, and a single-stage cartridge filter, displayed on a kitchen countertop.

Trademark notice: BRITA®, 3M®, Everpure® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Names appear here only for fair, informational comparison and do not imply endorsement. Specs and performance should be verified with official documentation and third-party certifications. Copyright © 2025 Explore Advanced Materials. All rights reserved. All content, images, and materials on this site are… Continue Reading 5 Home Water Filter Options to Reduce PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”) in Drinking Water — Side-by-Side Charts, Real-World Data, and How to Choose

7 Common Food-Contact Packages Found with PFAS: sources in the supply chain, realistic health risks, evolving regulations, and what consumers can do right now to avoid exposure

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A woman holds a cheeseburger in its paper wrapper and a coffee cup in a fast-food restaurant, illustrating use of single-use food packaging that may contain harmful PFAS chemicals.

Table of contents What are PFAS and why do they show up in packaging? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of fluorinated chemicals valued for their water-, grease-, and stain-repellent performance. In food-contact materials, PFAS have historically been used to help paper and molded fiber resist oil and moisture, extending shelf-life and… Continue Reading 7 Common Food-Contact Packages Found with PFAS: sources in the supply chain, realistic health risks, evolving regulations, and what consumers can do right now to avoid exposure

What Are PFAS? One Comprehensive Guide to “Forever Chemicals”—From Definition and 2 Classification to Health Risks, Global Regulations, and Applications.

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Trademark Notice Kalrez®, Chemraz®, Simriz®, Fluorez®, Kynar®, Nafion®, Aquivion®, Krytox®, and Fomblin® are registered trademarks. Any mentions in this article are for explanatory and illustrative purposes only. Introduction: PFAS—A Ubiquitous Chemical Family You may not have heard the term PFAS, yet you likely encounter them every day. From non-stick coatings on cookware and water-repellent treatments… Continue Reading What Are PFAS? One Comprehensive Guide to “Forever Chemicals”—From Definition and 2 Classification to Health Risks, Global Regulations, and Applications.

The Past, Present, and Future of PFAS (2026): Two Decades from a Small-Town Lawsuit to Global Standards

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A Brook of Foam: From “Dead Cattle” to the Global Unmasking of PFAS In 1998, livestock farmer Wilbur (Earl) Tennant in Parkersburg, West Virginia, stared at the white foam bubbling up in a creek by his pasture—and at his cattle dying suddenly with ulcerated organs. He filmed the evidence and mailed the tape to a… Continue Reading The Past, Present, and Future of PFAS (2026): Two Decades from a Small-Town Lawsuit to Global Standards

Is FFKM a PFAS? Regulations, Substitution Challenges, and Why It Remains Irreplaceable

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Solution of FFKM in PFAS, shows as a cactus alive in dead ground.

Brands such as Kalrez®, Chemraz®, Simriz®, and Fluorez® mentioned in this article are registered trademarks of their respective owners. They are referenced here only to distinguish different suppliers’ categories of FFKM (perfluoroelastomer) products. The term FFKM materials refers broadly to all perfluoroelastomers with highly fluorinated carbon backbones and cross-linked structures; it does not refer to… Continue Reading Is FFKM a PFAS? Regulations, Substitution Challenges, and Why It Remains Irreplaceable