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.