PFAS in food and packaging: A global concern

Whether in meat, fish, vegetables, or grains, PFAS can enter our diets from a wide range of global food sources. As food systems grow increasingly interconnected, PFAS contamination has become a worldwide issue—not limited to drinking water alone. Food is now recognised as a significant pathway of PFAS exposure for the general population.

Eurofins Environment Testing has extensive experience testing for PFAS in food products such as milk, eggs, chicken, fish, and vegetables, and continues to expand its capabilities to meet evolving food safety needs across the globe.

Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories offer:

• Scalable capacity—from individual food samples to high-volume batches
• Testing of dry, oily, and wet matrices
• Supply chain forensics to trace PFAS from farm to fork

PFAS in Food Packaging

PFAS may not only be present in food itself—they can also be found in the packaging. From burger wrappers and pizza boxes to compostable plates and cutlery, PFAS compounds may be intentionally added or present as residuals. These chemicals can migrate into food during storage or transport.

Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories support comprehensive packaging analysis through:

• Detection of fluorochemicals used for grease and oil resistance
• Screening of compostable materials potentially contaminated with PFAS
• Assessment of recycled materials for batch-to-batch PFAS variability
• Robust methods suitable for all types of food packaging

Eurofins laboratories’ global expertise and accredited testing methods assist decision makers in better understanding and managing PFAS risks throughout the food supply and packaging chain.