DRAFT ASSP Region 8 Chapter: August 2026 PFAS Virtual Region-Wide Email

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Subject: Register Today! ASSP Region VIII Virtual Technical Meeting – Understanding PFAS in Products and Materials | August 13

Dear ASSP Members,

On behalf of ASSP Region VIII, we are pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual technical meeting addressing one of the most rapidly evolving environmental, regulatory, and occupational health topics affecting industry today.

Understanding the Occurrence of PFAS in Products and Materials

Emerging Risks, Supply Chain Challenges, Product Stewardship, and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026

🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

🎓 0.1 ASSP Continuing Education Unit (CEU) – Pending Approval

Featured Speaker

Sarah Parker, Ph.D.

Senior Managing Scientist

Exponent

PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," continue to reshape environmental compliance, product stewardship, manufacturing, procurement, and occupational health. As regulations expand across the United States and globally, organizations are under increasing pressure to understand where PFAS occur, how they impact products and supply chains, and what steps are needed to prepare for future compliance.

Join nationally recognized PFAS expert Dr. Sarah Parker as she provides practical, science-based insights into one of today's most important emerging issues.

During this webinar, you'll learn:

What PFAS are and why they have been used across thousands of products and materials
Where PFAS occur throughout manufacturing processes and global supply chains
The difference between intentional and unintentional PFAS presence
Exposure pathways and practical risk considerations
The latest federal, state, and international regulatory developments
Product stewardship and compliance strategies that organizations can implement today

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals
Industrial Hygienists
Environmental Professionals
Engineers
Manufacturing Leaders
Product Stewardship Professionals
Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Procurement & Supply Chain Professionals
Risk Management Professionals
Consultants
Anyone responsible for environmental compliance, chemical management, product safety, or occupational health

Registration is FREE, but advance registration is required.

[REGISTRATION LINK]

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and professional network. We encourage all Region VIII members to help us make this one of the largest virtual technical meetings of the year.

We look forward to seeing you on August 13!

Sincerely,

Ryan Costello

Deputy Regional Vice President

ASSP Region VIII