Tackling PFAS concerns in cosmetics and personal care products with SGS expertise
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / December 04, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, provides advanced testing solutions to help cosmetics and personal care brands navigate tightening regulations and consumer concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Often called ‘forever chemicals’, PFAS are found in a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products – either intentionally added or a byproduct of chemical processes. Linked to serious health risks including hormone disruption, reduced fertility and cancer, PFAS are facing increasing restrictions across Europe, the US and other global markets. With consumer demand for PFAS-free products also rising, brands must act decisively to ensure both compliance and trust.
SGS supports this through a range of advanced testing solutions, including:
- Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS): accurate detection and quantification of known PFAS
- Total fluorine analysis: comprehensive screening of both known and unknown fluorinated compounds
Stay ahead of tightening PFAS regulations in cosmetics with insights and solutions by reading SGS’s latest feature.
IMPACT NOW for sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of SGS. Through their four IMPACT NOW for sustainability pillars – climate, nature, ESG assurance and circularity – they provide innovative solutions that support smarter decisions, regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.
Under the nature pillar, SGS offers specialized PFAS testing and screening services for cosmetics, all part of their commitment to a climate-neutral, nature-positive and pollution-free future. Learn more about IMPACT NOW for sustainability.
For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Buckley
Senior Global Marketing Manager
SGS, Health & Nutrition
Tel: +1 9738669043
About Us
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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