BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 19, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 063.26, highlighting the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) third extension of its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Reporting Rule.

The PFAS family of chemicals, used in many everyday products for their non-stick and water repellent characteristics, is under increasing regulatory scrutiny globally because of its bioaccumulative properties and potential risks to environmental, animal and human health.

The ‘Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS’ (TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule) established an initial EPA reporting window for manufacturers, including importers, of PFAS, mixtures containing PFAS and PFAS-containing articles, covering the period January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2022. Since then, the reporting period has been extended twice.

A final rule, issued by the EPA on April 13, 2026, and published in the Federal Register, revises the start of the submission period to January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of an upcoming final rule on substantial requirements of the PFAS Reporting Rule, whichever is earlier. This extension provides the agency with additional time to consider and respond to comments before publishing an appropriate final rule.

The final rule became effective on April 13, 2026, and applies to manufacturers and importers of PFAS or PFAS-containing mixtures and articles between January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2022.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 063.26 contains further background information on the Reporting Rule extension and its requirements.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 063.26 for more details.

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