PFAS in Consumer and Industrial Products and PFAS Contamination Indoors

Abstract

The Conference of the Parties of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) listed ionic PFAS, such as PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS. Considering the environmental behavior and contamination of ionic PFAS, investigations of PFAS have been conducted primarily in water environments. Recently, PFAS used in food contact materials are expected to be regulated internationally. The human health risk from PFAS exposure is concerning due to daily contact with industrial and consumer products, including food contact materials. This review provides an overview of PFAS concentrations in industrial and consumer products, and summarizes PFAS contamination in indoor environments, where consumer products are the primary emission sources.