SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING

The EPA’s PFAS Roadmap includes strict guidelines for testing, monitoring, and remediation. More than a dozen US states have issued guidelines and notifications related to PFAS, and the list continues to grow. Therefore, it’s critical for any organization impacted by current or coming regulations to develop a strategy that addresses all potential concerns over PFAS exposure.

At RJ Lee Group, we know that science informs strategy, and our team of experts helps address the four key areas of a successful PFAS strategy:

• • Assessment

    • Sample collection
    • Laboratory analysis
    • Data review

  • Risk     

    • Systemic (chronic exposure)
    • Event-driven (acute exposures)
    • Toxicological issues

  • Remediation

    • Methods (cost vs. effectiveness)
    • Background levels

  • Process

    • PFAS sourcing in the supply chain
    • Exposure profiles

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer products including food packaging, cookware, fabrics, personal care products, and firefighting foams to provide resistance to water, oil, grease, and heat. Often called “forever chemicals” because PFAS do not easily break down.

Research into the health effects of PFAS exposure is ongoing, but studies indicate a possible link to health issues such as cancer, high cholesterol, liver damage, and thyroid disease. The Department of Defense is phasing out its use, the US EPA has both proposed strict drinking water regulations, and several states have banned its use in consumer goods. Get ready for current and proposed regulations with our PFAS primer.