Analysis of PFAS Testing in JAURE Water

1. Technical Analysis

Overview of the Report

The report from Eurofins Water Testing Sweden AB presents an analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in a sample of JAURE water.
The tested PFAS compounds include:
- PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic acid)
- PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic acid)
- PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid)
- PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid)
- PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)
- PFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid)
- PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid)
- PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid)
- PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid)
- PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid)
- 6:2 FTS (Fluorotelomer sulfonate)
Results:
- All tested compounds are reported as "ND" (Not Detected)
- The sum of PFAS4 (EU EFSA) and sum of PFAS SLV 11 are also ND.

Methodology and Reliability

The tests were conducted using DIN 38407-42, a validated method for PFAS detection, modified from UNEP Chemicals Branch (2015).
The laboratory is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring compliance with international testing standards.

Conclusion: The results indicate that JAURE water is free from detectable levels of PFAS, making it compliant with PFAS safety limits.

2. Legal Compliance Analysis

Current Regulations

European Union

The EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) (2020/2184) sets a limit of 0.1 µg/L (100 ng/L) for total PFAS (sum of 20 PFAS) and a limit of 0.5 µg/L for total organic fluorinated substances.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) PFAS4 standard applies to drinking water and food safety, with a recommended weekly intake of 4.4 ng/kg body weight.

Sweden (Livsmedelsverket)

The Swedish Food Agency (SLV) has a stricter national advisory limit of 10 ng/L for PFAS4 (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA).
For small private water supplies, like the source tested in the report, the water is classified as “tjänligt” (safe for consumption) under Swedish regulations.

United States

The U.S. EPA has proposed a limit of 4.0 ng/L for PFOA and PFOS, with enforceable regulations expected in 2024-2025.
Some state regulations (e.g., California, New Jersey) have even stricter limits (as low as 5 ng/L for total PFAS).

JAURE’s Compliance

The EU Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, which sets maximum levels for contaminants in food, has been updated via Regulation (EU) 2022/2388 to include binding PFAS limits for certain food products, effective from January 1, 2026.
JAURE water meets all current EU and Swedish legal limits, as no PFAS were detected.
It also aligns with proposed U.S. EPA regulations.
JAURE Water received the MOIAT Dubai certification, including the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM), which is officially recognized across all GCC countries, ensuring compliance with the regional quality standards and regulations.
Future-proofing: Given the trend of increasingly strict PFAS regulations, JAURE’s absence of PFAS ensures long-term compliance with evolving laws.

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