Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials

In this podcast episode of Food Safety Matters produced by Food Safety Magazine and sponsored by Michigan State University (Online Food Safety), Shipman environmental lawyer Alfredo Fernández [28:37] addresses:

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), coming into effect in January 2026, and the requirements it sets for PFAS in food contact materials
• Emerging state-level statutes related to PFAS that will affect the food and beverage industry
• How a patchwork of state-level PFAS regulations will complicate compliance for businesses that operate in multiple U.S. states
• The broader implications of PFAS contamination and regulations for businesses in the food and beverage sector
• Challenges industry may face related to PFAS compliance in light of the current unpredictability at EPA and differences in state regulations
• Actions that companies should be prioritizing to prepare for compliance with TSCA PFAS regulations by 2026
• Ways in which legal, consulting, and operational teams can collaborate to help businesses meet upcoming and emerging regulatory demands regarding PFAS.

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