Supply Chain and Regulation both drive PFAS action

The global context for PFAS is tightening from two directions at the same time. Regulators in the EU,  US along others  are developing broad restrictions and detailed reporting duties, while major chemical manufacturers are independently deciding to discontinue PFAS-containing product lines due to rising legal and reputational risk.

Major Market Shifts Are Already Underway

The list of major suppliers exiting the PFAS market continues to grow, creating immediate risks for downstream manufacturers:

• 3M has committed to exiting all PFAS manufacturing globally by the end of 2025.
• BASF has confirmed it will remove PFAS-formulated products from its portfolio that fall under the scope of the pending EU restriction. While they have not set a single global deadline, BASF stated they will offer alternatives "in the coming years" as the regulatory landscape evolves.
• Ecolab is phasing out products intentionally manufactured with PFAS by the end of 2026.

This is not limited to a few companies. A 2025 industry survey by ChemSec revealed that one-third of major chemical producers now plan to end their use of PFAS entirely. This indicates a widespread shift in the supply base that will affect almost every industry.

Knowing Your Products Is the Critical First Step

It does not matter whether the pressure on your company comes from new regulations (such as the EPA's TSCA Section 8(a)(7) reporting or the upcoming EU ban) or from the supply chain (suppliers discontinuing materials). The result is the same: without reliable information about what is in your products, you cannot assess or reduce your risk.

If you do not know the full chemical composition of your products, you cannot:

• Identify which parts of your portfolio are at risk from supplier exits like BASF or 3M.

• Prove you qualify for potential regulatory exemptions.

• Find valid alternative materials before your current supply runs out.

Full Material Disclosure (FMD) and verified PFAS statements are essential for resilience. They allow you to prove compliance to auditors and secure your production against supply chain disruptions.

How CDX Can Help

Whether you are a current user or new to the platform, Compliance Data eXchange (CDX) provides the tools needed to turn these challenges into a managed, transparent process. CDX supports the collection of standardized material data from suppliers, centralizes PFAS information, and enables instant risk assessment across your entire product portfolio.

The proposed EPA changes may simplify reporting for some, but they require precise data to validate exemptions. CDX helps ensure your data is complete, consistent, and ready for both regulatory reporting and internal risk management.

Next Steps

Don't let your supply chain be a "black box." Request a demo today to see how CDX can help you identify PFAS risks and secure your product compliance.

Learn more on our dedicated PFAS solutions page.