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TORONTO, CANADA \u2013 June 11, 2024 \u2013 EcoOnline, a leading software provider for EHS, ESG and Chemical Safety, announces the availability of its Chemical Manager solution in North America for faster identification and substitution of forever chemicals, also known as PFAS<\/a>. Chemical Manager offers user-friendly software to manage safety data sheets (SDSs), substitute chemicals, assess risks, and report on chemical compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rise of PFAS Awareness and Regulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are called \u201cforever chemicals.\u201d This is due to their resistance to breaking down naturally. First popular for their durability, they are now recognized as harmful to humans and the environment. In response, regulations are becoming stricter across North America. In the US, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversee national compliance while the Department of Defense (DoD) handles military aspects. Additionally, various US states have their own regulations. In Canada, the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) manages regulations, with provincial support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to independent analyst firm Verdantix, \u201cIn 2024 and beyond, Verdantix expects the continued expansion of chemical and product-related regulation, pushing firms to proactively manage non-compliance risk, aided by digital tools. Tied to this trend is the growth of green chemistry, which is defined by a set of 12 core principles intended to support the re-design of chemical products and processes to reduce chemical hazards and pollution, safely dispose of waste and lessen environmental impacts.\u201d1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition from Toxic to Sustainable Chemicals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EcoOnline is aiding this government-led shift towards chemicals that are safer for people and the planet. EcoOnline Chemical Manager offers a wide variety of features, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n