VALVE MAGAZINE Fall 2025

KEEPING TRACK: PFAS BANS CONTINUE TO EVOLVE

FEATURED ARTICLE Keeping Track: PFAS Bans

Per- and poly uoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain one of the most dynamic areas of environ mental regulation in North America, with federal and state agencies continuing to adjust compliance expectations. For the industrial valve and ow control sector — where uo ropolymers such as PTFE, FKM/Viton and other engineered materials provide critical performance in seals, gaskets, packing and linings — the changing regulatory landscape creates ongoing uncertainty for manufacturers, distributors and their customers. Recent federal announcements from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, active state-level reporting mandates and emerging labeling requirements are all taking place in the U.S. VMA has taken a leading role in educating lawmakers, countering overly broad PFAS bans and advocating for clear distinctions between uoropolymers that are critical for safety and envi ronmental protection in industrial operations and other types of PFAS. Since our last look at this topic in the Spring issue of Valve Magazine , there have been some updates and changes a ecting our industry. Why PFAS matters for the valve industry While PFAS is often treated as a single category, industrial uoropolymers used in valve and sealing applications are

in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve With the new administration still nding its footing with bans, VMA continues to work as part of a coalition to in uence policy decisions.

HEATHER RHODERICK, VMA President

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