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PFAS food legislation overview

Agilent Technologies
26 Jun 2026

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of global regulations governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food, beverages, and food-contact materials. Covering legislation and guidance from the European Union, United States, and China, it examines evolving regulatory limits, monitoring requirements, and analytical methods designed to manage PFAS exposure and protect public health.

The publication also explores the analytical challenges associated with PFAS testing and reviews methods including LC/MS/MS, UHPLC/MS/MS, and isotope dilution techniques used to support compliance. In addition, it outlines laboratory workflows and testing solutions that help food manufacturers, suppliers, and contract laboratories meet increasingly stringent food safety requirements.

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  • Resource type: Whitepaper
  • Page count: 16
  • Read time: 24 mins

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