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PFAS chemicals are found in many product types, including in adhesives, carpets and paints.  The PFAS Guide from ChemSec provides a tool to determine where PFAS may be found, and guidance on regulations, substitution, and engaging the supply chain.

Safer States is an alliance of diverse environmental health organizations and coalitions from across the United States committed to building a healthier world.  The website features an interactive map showing chemical-related policies, including those related to building materials.  A Bill Tracker provides further detail of the action taken by individual states to regulate chemicals, covering PFAS, toxic flame retardants, heavy metals, BPA and phthalates.

Safer Consumer Products (SCP) has compiled a list of alternatives to PFASs in carpets and rugs to assist manufacturers looking for substitutes. The alternatives have been grouped into two categories: non-chemical and chemical alternatives. Products and manufacturers are listed but they are not endorsed by SCP and the safety of the alternatives has not been assessed.

Resource listing products that use PFAS-free, alternative substances, including carpet, sealers, and furniture.

This case study describes the adoption of regulations on lead paint in Philippines and how this came about through a collaboration between government, civil society and industry.