Environment Agency evidence review looks at airborne PFAS from industry
A project published on GOV.UK on 12 November 2026 has examined how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may be released to air from industrial and waste-management activities regulated by the Environment Agency.
The work also reviewed available and emerging methods for monitoring PFAS in ambient air.
What the project covered
The researchers drew on scientific and technical literature, regulatory information and expert evidence. Using these sources, they identified:
- potential emission sources
- release pathways
- monitoring techniques
- important evidence gaps
Why it matters for operators
The findings are intended as an evidence base to support future monitoring, regulation and risk-management decisions. The published summary does not set out new rules or limits. Manufacturers and waste operators working under Environment Agency regulation may wish to follow how this evidence feeds into later decisions on PFAS in air.
Source: GOV.UK statistics manufacturing · Image: Pixabay