Assent PFAS Solution to solve urgent need for proactive supply chain engagement

Assent Inc. of Ottawa, a solution provider in supply chain sustainability management, has announced rapid adoption of its recently announced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) solution by manufacturers ahead of the EPA’s new PFAS reporting requirements, expected to be finalized this year.

Recently published research by Verdantix created a spotlight on the need for product compliance solutions, specifically referencing Assent. The report advised that “Excel and paper-based solutions are inadequate for organizations that need to track PFAS compliance and communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders as their operational complexity scales.” – Verdantix, Strategic Focus: Innovative Solutions To Manage PFAS Compliance, July 2023.

Since Assent’s PFAS Solution formally launched in June, more than 50 manufacturers have chosen to work with Assent to collect and manage their supply chain PFAS data. Early adopters recognize the importance of proactive compliance to reduce supply chain risks and costs as PFAS liabilities and regulations continue accelerating across the U.S. and Europe. As a result, more than 35,000 requests for supplier data related to PFAS are being deployed by Assent by the end of 2023, many through electronics, medical device, and industrial equipment supply chains.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will release the finalized version of the proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS chemicals  under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by the end of 2023. These requirements will necessitate comprehensive supply chain reporting on PFAS, with manufacturers obligated to disclose their use of 1,400 PFAS chemicals dating back to 2011, creating the risk of hefty fines, legal troubles, potential loss of market access, and challenges related to product obsolescence. An increasing number of U.S. states are also developing their own reporting obligations.

Assent’s PFAS solution, part of the Assent Supply Chain Sustainability Platform, enables manufacturers to collect PFAS data insights from supplier networks and take corrective action to reduce or eliminate regulated PFAS from within parts, products, or processes. Assent’s solution helps manufacturers ensure their products ship, depleting revenue risk.

Early adopters of the solution, including The Fountainhead Group, LightCorp, Lofton Label & Packaging, Portage Electric Products, Inc. (Pepi), Prestolite Electric, and Vantiva, have already started gathering supply chain PFAS data to align with the new EPA reporting requirements and other state regulations, including detailed reporting by supplier, product content, and regulation.

For more information about Assent’s new PFAS solution or to request a demo, please visit: https://www.assent.com/solutions/product-compliance/pfas.