The ESA ESG Director Discusses PFAS Regulations in World Pumps Interview

Sandy Van den Broeck, the ESA’s ESG Director, recently contributed to World Pumps magazine’s “PFAS: The big debate” series, discussing the implications of the new PFAS regulations for the sealing industry. In the interview, he emphasizes the need for more selective regulations that distinguish between harmful PFAS substances and safe fluoropolymers, outlines the crucial role of fluoropolymers in sealing applications, and discusses the technical and economic challenges of finding suitable alternatives.

Read the full interview for an in-depth insight into the industry’s perspective on PFAS regulations:

• The PFAS debate: European Sealing Association calls for more selective regulations (World Pumps magazine, January 2025).