Webinar - Identifying PFAS in your cosmetics products
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Identifying PFAS in your cosmetics products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over thousands of chemicals. They include:
- Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA)
- Perfluorocarboxylic acid (PFCA), such as Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Common in cosmetics: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfluorooctyl triethoxysilane, perfluorononyl dimethicone, perfluorodecalin, and perfluorohexane.
These human-made substances are widely used in several sectors of activity and commercial items, including cosmetic products.
PFAS are often added deliberately as ingredients in some cosmetic products to condition and smoothen the skin, making it appear shiny, or to affect product consistency and texture, as well as to make the product ‘long-lasting’, ‘water-proof’ or ‘wear-resistant’. In addition, they might appear as unintended degradation products or impurities from the production of the PFAS’s precursors used in certain cosmetic products.
The regulating authorities face a real challenge due to the numerous forms of PFAS, the lack of comprehensive scientific data, and the common practice that forbidden PFAS were simply replaced by non-regulated substances.
As the leader in analytical testing, Eurofins network of companies has developed a test protocol determining PFAS in your cosmetics products. Thereby, we support you ensuring that your products are safe for the end users.
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Agenda
- Regulatory
- Packaging
- Analytical
- Q/A
Speakers
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Moktaria Gatoui Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Officer 6 years of experience in the cosmetic industry as a regulatory affairs manager for cosmetics and medical devices. |
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Andreas Grabitz Business Unit Manager Packaging Materials Diploma in Chemistry and PhD in pesticide analysis. Working for Eurofins since 01.01.2005 in packaging testing. I started as lab manager developing methods and running routine analysis. After a couple of years as ASM and technical sales manager I became head of the migration testing in 2018. I am working in DIN norm committee for food contact materials. |
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Charles Neslund Scientific Officer and PFAS Practice Leader Chuck has worked in environmental analytical chemistry for over 37 years and works out of the Lancaster, PA location. He is a subject matter expert in HRMS analysis and PFAS analysis. He is responsible for identifying and framing trends in analytical testing and equipment. Chuck initiates new methodology and directs research and development. |
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Bob Symons Regional Technical Manager PhD in environmental analytical chemistry, Bob is responsible for emerging contaminants and is a member of the global PFAS working group. His research interests are the analysis of persistent organic pollutants using advanced mass spectrometric techniques and emerging contaminants such as 6-PPD quinone. Bob is a past member of NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) Life Sciences Accreditation Advisory Committee and a current Technical Assessor for ISO/IEC 17025. |
