GUANGZHOU Event report
ESG x Sourcing Committees - PFAS The Forever Chemical
On May 20, 2026, CCI FRANCE CHINE hosted a joint session of ESG & Sourcing Committees on PFAS regulations, testing strategies, and risk management. The hybrid event took place in both Shenzhen and Guangzhou, offering a practical deep dive for sourcing and ESG professionals navigating rapidly tightening PFAS requirements.
The session featured expert insights from Ms. Yolanda Yuan, guest speaker from QIMA, and was supported by ESG Working Group coordinators Francois and Thomas.
The discussion focused on three key areas:
- Global regulatory landscape: EU, US, and Asia-Pacific rules tightening fast
- Testing strategies: targeted analysis vs. total fluorine screening
- Compliance roadmap: supply chain transparency, phase-out, and alternatives
The key takeaway: with PFAS regulations accelerating worldwide, proactive supply chain management and early adoption of alternative solutions are essential for compliance and long-
