What is the impact of manufacturers phasing out PFAS production?

With 3M exiting the PFAS market and many other chemical manufacturers following suit, the availability of PFAS-embedded parts will sharply decline, driving manufacturers to pivot quickly or risk supply chain disruptions.For your business, those supplier-side changes can cause parts obsolescence. Components, materials, or inputs that once met performance and compliance requirements may no longer be available. If this happens, you’ll need to identify alternatives, requalify materials, and update your product designs. This can sometimes take years to accomplish. That’s why you need to know what’s in your parts right now and whether you’re buying PFAS-dependent products that are about to be permanently retired.

How do I know if I have PFAS in my supply chain?

Because of their varied manufacturing benefits, PFAS have found their way into almost every industry over the past 90 years, meaning the likelihood of PFAS being in your supply chain is high. Assent’s PFAS Identification solution and PFAS extended information survey help you pinpoint PFAS usage, engage suppliers on potential replacements, and plan accordingly. Your first step is to engage your suppliers to gather information about their PFAS usage in parts and materials they send you.

What’s the best way to prepare for parts obsolescence due to PFAS restrictions?

Begin by understanding your supply chain. Engage with suppliers about their PFAS status and phaseout plans, explore last-time buys for critical components, and consider investing in new materials or equipment. Assent supports this entire process by streamlining data collection, analyzing supplier responses, and giving you clear insights into potential supply chain risks. We can help your determine which parts are higher risk, PFAS concentrations, and which PFAS have been intentionally added. This is all critical information needed to make smarter decisions about your purchases.

How does Assent help me stay compliant with changing PFAS regulations?

Assent provides up-to-date regulatory coverage and automated data collection tools to ensure your products meet evolving PFAS requirements under regulations like REACH. With our platform, you can track new PFAS restrictions, stay ahead of reporting deadlines, and keep your products on the market. Our AI-enhanced Assent Sustainability Platform streamlines supplier engagement so you can get data on PFAS usage faster and with much less effort. We also take your program further with our extended PFAS information survey that helps you get critical supply chain data that other solutions can’t.See it in action by taking our self-guided PFAS software demo.