PFAS Under Pressure: Key Trends and Challenges Worldwide
Whitepaper Overview
Global regulatory momentum against PFAS is accelerating, driven by international conventions and influential markets. Recent developments are highlighting the growing efforts to restrict specific PFAS chemicals, signalling increasing international attention to PFAS risks. Businesses must stay informed, track evolving regulations, and adopt proactive strategies to ensure compliance and support sustainability goals.
This whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving global regulatory landscape for PFAS, reflecting increasing international concern over their persistence, mobility, and potential health and environmental risks.
While key markets such as the U.S., EU, and Canada continue to shape the regulatory conversation, international conventions like the Stockholm Convention are driving broader action, including the recent addition of new PFAS to Annex A. We dive into these developments, emerging trends, and regional approaches, offering insights for industries seeking to navigate compliance, anticipate regulatory shifts, and support sustainability in a rapidly changing global market.
This Whitepaper Covers:
It reviews key PFAS regulations globally (excluding the U.S. and EU), covering:
- World (International Conventions and Guidance)
- Oceania
- East and Southeast Asia
- North and South America
- Africa
- Middle East
- Eurasia
*This whitepaper was originally published on 23rd April 2025, and was updated on 18th March 2026. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.
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February 25th, 2026
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