PFAS Endocrine Disruptors and Biodegradability: New Challenges for the Cosmetics Industry

Cosmetics manufacturers face growing scrutiny over product safety, ingredient composition and environmental impact. Regulations concerning substances of concern, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), continue to evolve, while attention to endocrine-disrupting properties is increasing. Concurrently, consumer expectations around sustainability mean that greater transparency around environmental performance and biodegradability has become a key market driver.

These developments create considerable challenges for R&D, regulatory, quality and sustainability teams. Organizations must anticipate regulatory change, address emerging scientific concerns and generate robust data to support safety assessments, compliance and market access.

In this complimentary webinar, our experts will explore PFAS, endocrine disruptors and biodegradability, focusing on regulatory developments, testing approaches and environmental performance assessment. Topics include PFAS analytical solution, endocrine disruptor assessment, including the EASZY test for detecting endocrine activity, and biodegradability testing strategies for evaluating environmental performance. Attendees will learn how scientifically robust methods and reliable testing strategies can support informed decision-making, reduce development risks and strengthen product safety, compliance and sustainability efforts.

Agenda

• Introduction
• PFAS:
• Regulatory developments
• Analytical solutions developed by our laboratories
• Endocrine disruptors (ED):
• Challenges associated with ED
• New test for detecting ED activity
• Biodegradability:
• Methods and test strategies
• Polymers and polymer microparticles
• Q&A

Who should attend?

This webinar is aimed at professionals working across the cosmetics industry, particularly those involved in R&D, manufacturing, quality control, sustainability, regulatory affairs, and technical or product development. It will also be valuable for organizations seeking to strengthen their understanding of emerging regulatory requirements and testing strategies related to product safety and environmental performance.

Presenters

Anaïs Jankowiak
Regulatory Toxicologist – Cosmetic products safety assessor

Anaïs holds a Master's Degree in Toxicology from the University of Brest, France. She has worked at SGS for seven years, specializing in the safety assessment and regulatory compliance of cosmetic products intended for the European market.

Audrey Guibet
Cosmetics & Personal Care Expert

Audrey holds a Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Analysis and Controls in Bio-industries. She began her career with SGS at Agriculture & Food, where she spent six years supporting international clients with analytical services and developing tailored testing programs. This experience strengthened her expertise in chemical analysis and led her to join the CPCH team. Today, Audrey provides analytical expertise in chemical testing and research for cosmetics, detergents and hygiene products, including baby diapers.

Julien Bertin
Ecotoxicology GLP Study Director

With more than 20 years of experience at SGS, Julien has developed extensive expertise in environmental risk assessment through ecotoxicity testing. His experience spans industrial activities control, chemicals assessment and the substantiation of consumer goods claims.

Sebastian Vogel
Customer Service Group Leader and GLP Study Director for Biodegradation

Sebastian holds a Master's Degree in Business Chemistry from the University of Applied Sciences at Hochschule Fresenius, Germany and has been with SGS since 2008. He currently leads customer service for the H&N C&PC Bioservices division in Germany. With extensive operational and technical expertise, Sebastian oversees key service areas including biodegradability, in vitro toxicology and microbiology, ensuring efficient project delivery and client support across complex testing programs.

This webinar takes place on September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM (EDT)