SGS Unveils Comprehensive PFAS Sampling Kits and Advanced Testing Services to Ensure Environmental and Health Safety

SGS Unveils Comprehensive PFAS Sampling Kits and Advanced Testing Services to Ensure Environmental and Health Safety

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched an end-to-end PFAS sampling and testing service to help clients navigate the challenges posed by these persistent, toxic chemicals. Under the leadership of Luca Fagiuoli, the company provides bespoke sampling kits, on-site sampling where available, and advanced laboratory analyses—ranging from targeted and non-targeted screenings to TOF, AOF, EOF, and TOP assays—compliant with standards such as EPA 1633, ISO 21675:2019, and others. SGS can test PFAS across water, soil, air, waste, biological samples, plants, firefighting foams, as well as food, packaging, and cosmetics. Through its IMPACT NOW for sustainability initiative, SGS aims to deliver accurate, compliant results that support environmental protection and human health.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 27-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is addressing the growing concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—ubiquitous synthetic compounds found in sectors from aviation and automotive to electronics and construction, as well as in everyday items like food packaging and cosmetics—by offering comprehensive sampling and testing solutions. Recognized for their persistence, toxicity, and bioaccumulative properties, PFAS pose a significant risk to both the environment and human health.

“Ensuring accurate PFAS sampling can be difficult given the high risk of cross-contamination,” explains Luca Fagiuoli, Global Business Development Manager – Environmental Testing and head of SGS’s environmental PFAS working group. “SGS provides expert guidance, tailored PFAS sampling kits, and—where available—on-site sampling services to meet your project’s precise needs.”

Our laboratory employs cutting-edge analytical techniques that align with regional regulations and project specifications. Services include both targeted and non-targeted screenings, total organic fluorine (TOF), adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF), extractable organic fluorine (EOF), and advanced methods such as the total oxidizable precursor (TOP) assay. We support standardized protocols—including EPA 1633, DIN 38407-42, ISO 21675:2019, NTA 8065, and HJ 1334-2023—to ensure compliance with local requirements.

SGS can analyze PFAS in a diverse array of environmental matrices:

• Water (drinking, surface, storm, wastewater, and groundwater)
• Soil, sediment, and biosolids
• Air (stack emissions, soil gas, ambient, and indoor air)
• Waste and biological samples (blood, tissue, biofluids)
• Plant material
• Firefighting foams (AFFF)

Leveraging deep expertise in food and manufacturing, we also offer PFAS testing for foodstuffs, food packaging, cosmetics, and other manufactured products. As part of our IMPACT NOW sustainability program, SGS’s precise PFAS sampling and analysis for water, soil, and air empowers clients to safeguard ecosystems and public health.

Partner with SGS for reliable PFAS sampling and testing—ensuring regulatory compliance, dependable results, and enhanced environmental protection. Discover our Environmental PFAS Sampling & Testing services today.

SOURCE: SGS