Deveron Corp. announced that A&L Canada Laboratories Inc., a subsidiary of Deveron Corp., has launched a new testing service analyzing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances ("PFAS") in soil, water, compost and other matrices. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that have gained significant attention due to their widespread use and potential environmental and health concerns.

PFAS have been used in a wide range of industrial and consumer products due to their unique properties, including oil and water repellency, resistance to heat, and low surface tension. Common uses include non-stick cookware (e.g., Teflon), water-repellent outdoor gear, food packaging (e.g., fast-food wrappers), and firefighting foam. One of the most significant concerns with PFAS is their persistence in the environment.

These chemicals do not easily break down, and they can accumulate in soil, water, and living organisms over time. Some notable States where PFAS testing and regulation have begun include Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, California, Maine & New Hampshire. The Company has been working with a number of pilot customers for whom PFAS is mission critical in their downstream customer deliverables.

The experience in engineering services, water testing, compost and agriculture soils suggest a potential market opportunity for testing. Currently, PFAS and other environmental contaminants testing faces a bottleneck, with long lead times for results limiting the volume of testing. Deveron believes it can significantly improve result turnaround times for customers while still ensuring compliance with North American testing standards.