With research confirming that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, bioaccumulative, and a health concern, calls for more regulatory guidance and stringent requirements have increased. Due to their unique properties, PFAS are widely used in industry and the production of everyday products like nonstick coatings for cookware, stain-repellent coatings for clothes and carpeting, detergents, cleaning products, and firefighting foams. After decades of widespread use, PFAS are ubiquitous and persistent in the environment and have been found in tissue samples in all parts of the world. Though PFAS were developed to simplify our lives, they have become a serious problem requiring increased monitoring and control. Watch this video to learn more.