This SelectScience PFAS Initiative is a global editorial and educational campaign addressing one of the most complex and urgent challenges facing environmental and analytical science today. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as 'forever chemicals', are now the focus of intense scientific, regulatory, and public scrutiny as governments worldwide move to restrict their use and mitigate long-term environmental and human health impacts.

Running as a 12-month, multi-phase program, this initiative brings together analytical scientists, environmental laboratories, regulatory authorities, and industry leaders to examine the full PFAS lifecycle, from ultra-trace detection and method validation to regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and remediation strategies. The campaign reflects the rapidly evolving global PFAS landscape, including U.S. EPA drinking water regulations, state-level PFAS restrictions, EU REACH proposals, and emerging frameworks across Asia-Pacific and other regions.

Throughout the initiative, SelectScience will explore real-world PFAS challenges faced by laboratories and organizations, including analytical sensitivity and reproducibility, availability of reference materials, interlaboratory harmonization, and the implications of non-targeted and total fluorine approaches. We will also highlight enabling technologies such as LC-MS/MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry, advanced sample preparation, and data-driven workflows supporting robust PFAS analysis.

Join us for expert-led webinars, whitepapers, regulatory updates, and interactive forums designed to deliver practical, validated insight for professionals working across environmental testing, food and consumer product safety, industrial manufacturing, and water quality monitoring.

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What is the SelectScience PFAS Initiative?

The SelectScience PFAS Initiative is a global, editorial and educational campaign focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as 'forever chemicals'. The initiative addresses the scientific, analytical, regulatory, and environmental challenges associated with PFAS detection, regulation, and mitigation.

Why is SelectScience launching a PFAS-focused initiative?

PFAS represent one of the most urgent and complex challenges in environmental and analytical science today. Increasing regulatory pressure, growing public concern, and rapid advances in analytical technologies have created a need for trusted, practical insight to support laboratories, regulators, and industry professionals navigating the evolving PFAS landscape.

How long does the initiative run?

The PFAS Initiative runs as a 12-month, multi-phase program, allowing for in-depth exploration of key topics as regulations, methodologies, and best practices continue to evolve globally.

Who is the initiative designed for?

The campaign is designed for analytical scientists, environmental and commercial testing laboratories, regulatory authorities, academic researchers, and industry professionals working in areas such as water quality monitoring, food and consumer product safety, industrial manufacturing, and environmental remediation.

Which analytical technologies will be highlighted?

SelectScience will showcase enabling technologies and workflows supporting robust PFAS analysis, including LC-MS/MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), advanced sample preparation techniques, and data-driven analytical platforms.

How does the initiative address global PFAS regulations?

The campaign reflects the rapidly evolving global regulatory environment, covering developments such as U.S. EPA drinking water regulations, state-level PFAS restrictions, EU REACH proposals, and emerging regulatory frameworks across Asia-Pacific and other regions.

What types of content will be available?

Participants will have access to expert-led webinars, in-depth whitepapers, regulatory updates, feature articles, and interactive forums designed to deliver practical, validated insights applicable to real-world laboratory and compliance challenges.

How does the initiative support real-world laboratory challenges?

Content is grounded in real laboratory experiences and focuses on issues such as analytical sensitivity, reproducibility, availability of reference materials, method harmonization, and the implications of adopting non-targeted and total fluorine measurement approaches.

How can professionals engage with the PFAS Initiative?

Professionals can engage by attending webinars, accessing educational resources, participating in discussions, and following ongoing editorial coverage throughout the duration of the campaign.