New Zealand Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has banned the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products, effective December 31, 2026.1 New Zealand is one of the first countries to ban PFAS use in cosmetics, where the chemicals have been used as active ingredients to condition and smooth the skin and hair, as well as increase the durability and water resistance of products.
PFAS have been extensively studied as components of firefighting foams, grease and stain-resistant coatings, and nonstick cookware, with numerous regulations and bans enacted to protect the environment and human health. The recent decision by New Zealand to ban PFAS in cosmetics showcases a precautionary approach to minimizing risks of lesser known and studied exposure routes.
CIL offers an extensive range of stable isotope-labeled and native PFAS standards to support environmental, food, water, and exposure analysis studies.
Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances (PFAS)
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Potassium perfluoro-1-octanesulfonate (PFOS) (¹³C₈, 99%) 50 µg/mL in MeOH
Item No.CLM-11340-1.2
Perfluoro-n-octanoic acid (PFOA) (¹³C₈, 99%) 50 µg/mL in MeOH w/4 molar equivalents NaOH
Item No.CLM-8005-A-1.2
Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) (unlabeled) (mix of isomers) 50 µg/mL in MeOH
Item No.ULM-10655-1.2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-octanol (6:2 FTOH) (unlabeled) 100 µg/mL in MeOH
Item No.ULM-10724-1.2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-decanol (8:2 FTOH) (unlabeled) 100 µg/mL in MeOH
Item No.ULM-10727-1.2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-dodecanol (10:2 FTOH) (unlabeled) 50 µg/mL in methanol
Item No.ULM-11175-1.2
Potassium perfluoro-1-octanesulfonate (PFOS) (unlabeled) 50 µg/mL in MeOH
Item No.ULM-11563-1.2
Perfluoro-n-octanoic acid (PFOA) (unlabeled) 50 µg/mL in methanol
Item No.ULM-7451-1.2
Sodium perfluoro-1-octanesulfonate (PFOS) (unlabeled) 50 µg/mL in methanol
Item No.ULM-9001-1.2