PFAS (e.g. PFOA/PFOS) are an emerging class of contaminants in Australia. Although manufacturing was phased out in 2002, the persistence of PFAS in the environment has become a significant concern in recent years as more research has become available to regulators. In 2016, Envirolab Group has commenced testing for PFAS.

The WA Department of Health is reminding building managers to maintain cooling towers and flush water systems to prevent Legionnaires’ disease following five cases being reported in metropolitan Perth.

Well done to the Organics team at our Perth laboratory, MPL Laboratories, for your involvement in the extension of NATA Accreditation to Sulphonyl Urea in water and soil matrices.