PFAS Testing

Check water, packaging, textiles and chemicals for the “forever chemicals” that the EU, US and global brands are restricting.

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How PFAS Testing works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of PFAS Testing

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: EU POPs, REACH & US rules
Typical turnaround: 7–12 working days
Sample needed: 500 ml water or 50 g product

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used for water, grease and stain resistance in textiles, paper packaging, non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foam. They barely break down, build up in people and the environment, and are linked to health effects. PFOS and PFOA are restricted globally under the Stockholm Convention.

The EU restricts PFAS in products under its POPs and REACH regulations, several US states ban PFAS in food packaging, textiles and other products, and the US has set drinking water limits. Indian exporters of garments, home textiles, leather, paper packaging and chemicals are being asked for PFAS reports by their buyers. Tests measure individual PFAS by LC-MS/MS, and total organic fluorine as a screen.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 500 ml water or 50 g product
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed so that it cannot leak or be contaminated in transit

Details to share

Product name, grade and specification sheet
Safety data sheet (SDS)
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Purpose: quality check, dispute, export or regulatory filing

How we handle PFAS Testing

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
PFOS and PFOA	The most widely restricted PFAS
Extended PFAS panel	PFHxS, PFNA, GenX and other listed compounds
Total organic fluorine	Screens for intentionally added PFAS
Water matrices	Drinking water, groundwater, effluent
Product matrices	Textiles, paper and board, coatings, chemicals

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Which PFAS should my product be tested for?

It depends on the destination and the buyer’s restricted substances list. We map the requirement first, because PFAS lists differ between the EU, US states and brand specifications.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international method or buyer specification that fits your purpose. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

What our clients say

“Instacertify helped us get BIS CRS certification for our entire product range within just 6 weeks. Their team handled everything from documentation to lab coordination. Highly professional service.”

Akash GuptaBIS CRS · Electronics brand

“They handled complete certification for us, from ISO 9001 to BIS for PVC cables and plugs. Thorough, professional and always available — they knew what needed to be done and when.”

Shivank VishnoiISO 9001 & BIS · Cables

“Getting TEC approvals for our access-control products seemed confusing and complex, but Instacertify made it simple.”

Jiten ShahTEC approval · Access control

Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

The list of approvals comes to you in writing
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