PFAS compliance is emerging as one of the most complex environmental challenges facing industry in 2026, with expanding disclosure rules, supply-chain scrutiny and potential product restrictions reshaping global markets. New industry analysis shows regulators moving beyond water standards toward product-level reporting requirements, forcing companies to trace chemicals deep into upstream materials and imported components. What once lived inside environmental health and safety teams is rapidly becoming a core business risk tied to product design, sourcing decisions and long-term capital planning.

“PFAS is no longer just an environmental conversation. It’s becoming a market access issue,” said James Lee, managing director of public policy services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. “When disclosure rules turn into product bans, manufacturers are forced to redesign supply chains on someone else’s timeline.”

Manufacturers looking to stay ahead of rapidly evolving PFAS regulations can join a complimentary Thompson Hine webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., focused on key compliance and litigation trends shaping 2026. The session will offer practical guidance on managing enforcement risk, reporting obligations and emerging product restrictions as regulatory pressure accelerates. 2/17/2026