These “forever chemicals” — found across countless industrial and consumer products — were a focal point at this year’s World Candle Congress in Orlando, where stakeholders from across the globe gathered to discuss the future of the industry.
One takeaway was clear: PFAS regulation is rapidly evolving. European agencies like ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and the REACH framework are moving swiftly toward sweeping bans that will impact materials used throughout the supply chain. These shifts are expected to influence North American and Latin American manufacturing practices, especially as U.S. states like California and others follow with PFAS-free legislation of their own.
While most attention has been focused on ingredients like waxes, dyes, and fragrances, PFAS scrutiny is beginning to extend to other materials as well — including certain additives found in polycarbonate resins used in plastic candle containers.
The levels of PFAS in these resin additives are often extremely low, but as awareness and regulation grow, even trace amounts are being reconsidered. The global push toward PFAS-free product lines is real – and it's accelerating.
At Auralites, we work closely with some of the largest candle manufacturers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. What we’re seeing — and hearing — from our partners is clear: the industry is shifting. Our customers are increasingly asking for transparency, documentation, and options when it comes to PFAS content in the materials they purchase.
We’ve taken that seriously.
