Webinar Series: PFAS Mini Boot Camp for Exporters

Registration is FREE but, pre-registration is required: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=2QEK

The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to join a FREE webinar series designed to inform exporters and manufacturers about potential PFAS risks affecting their business. PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are a diverse and ubiquitous group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil. Health effects and toxicity are still not fully understood, but PFAS substances are starting to come under state, federal and international regulation with much more expected in the coming years.

Part I: PFAS Basics: What you need to know?
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1pm Eastern
The first session will cover the PFAS basics, including where they are found, what health, environmental and legal risks they present, how they are regulated and how exporters and manufacturers can assess and manage their PFAS risks.

Panelist:
• Alfredo Fernandez, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
• Brian Drollette, Managing Scientist, Exponent

Questions? Contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov