Navigate PFAS regulation
Plan your transition with confidence
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been foundational to modern industry for decades, valued for their durability, resistance, and performance. But those same characteristics also make them highly persistent in the environment, and increasingly the focus of regulatory action worldwide.
With the EU progressing toward a universal PFAS restriction and global regulatory pressure accelerating, companies across the fine and speciality chemicals value chain must act now to understand their exposure, assess risk, and plan for transition.
PFAS: The science, regulation, and road to substitution
This expert whitepaper, prepared for Chemspec Europe 2026 by Global Product Compliance and S&P Global, provides a clear, authoritative overview of:
- The science and chemistry behind PFAS
- Why PFAS are being restricted globally
- The evolving regulatory landscape across the EU, UK, US, and beyond
- The commercial and operational impact across the chemicals value chain
- The concept of essential use and what it means for your business
- A structured roadmap for transition, substitution, and compliance
What You’ll Learn
- How the EU’s proposed universal PFAS restriction could affect your products and processes
- Why short-chain substitution is no longer a viable long-term strategy
- Where regulatory timelines create immediate vs. longer-term risk
- How PFAS impacts sectors including coatings, electronics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals
- What steps to take now to assess your PFAS footprint and plan ahead