Location
Fanling, Hong Kong, China
Start
April 23, 2026
2:00 PM
End
April 23, 2026
5:30 PM
Time Zone
Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (+08:00)
Around the world, regulators are rapidly tightening restrictions on PFAS, creating a pivotal moment for the apparel and footwear industries. In this session, our expert will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving PFAS market trends, highlighting how new policies and surveillance measures are reshaping supply chains and accelerating the phase-out of PFAS-based chemistries.
Through real-world examples and industry best practices, our expert will guide participants in navigating challenges such as the French PFAS Law and supply-chain risk assessments. The session also explores how early adopters can secure competitive advantages by marketing safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products.
Agenda:
- Overview of PFAS market trends that are reshaping the apparel and footwear industries:
- Market surveillance and recalls
- Real-life scenarios through case studies for discussion & sharing
- Industrial best practices:
- The latest strategies to tackle French PFAS Law (e.g. incoming water testing, supplier chain risk assessment, etc)
- SGS Total Solution
- Successful Case Sharing:
- Supplier Chain PFAS Risk Assessment and Phase-out Program
- RCA
- Demonstration of PFAS, TF, TOF, and related functional testing procedures in our state-of-the-art Comfort Laboratory
Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
- Time: 2:30 to 3:30 pm (Registration starts at 2:00 PM)
- Venue: SGS Laboratory (Fanling), 1/F Training Room (see map)
- Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)
- Fee: HKD 500 per person*
* Please submit your payment slip to SL.TICMall@sgs.com at least 2 days prior to the workshop
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for sustainability leaders, product developers, sourcing and supply‑chain managers, compliance teams, marketers, and executives at apparel and footwear brands responsible for material choices, regulatory compliance, and PFAS‑related business decisions.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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