--- title: Charming Trim supports addition of PFAS to Restricted Substances List description: As a voting member of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Charming Trim was in full support of the Association adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the most recent edition of the Restricted Substance List (RSL). image: https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/PFAS.png --- # CHARMING INSIGHTS ##### A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology ### SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [Back To blog](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/) ###### 2 min read # [Charming Trim supports addition of PFAS to Restricted Substances List](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list) Apr 28, 2023 3:15:36 PM [** share ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [** share ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [** Tweet ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) As a voting member of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Charming Trim stands in full support of the Association [adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the most recent edition of the Restricted Substance List ](https://www.aafaglobal.org/AAFA/AAFA_News/2023_Press_Releases/AAFA_Updates_Trusted_RSL_with_PFAS_Class_Restrictions.aspx)(RSL).  Now in its 23rd edition, this was the first time these ‘forever chemicals’ appeared on the list as a class of chemicals unsafe for use in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textile products. Based on Charming’s own core values, beliefs and [standards](https://www.charmingtrim.com/#certification), it was a warranted addition and our organization is in total alignment and agreement with the AAFA’s decision.  ## A strong stance on PFAS-free production At Charming Trim and Packaging, we have not, do not and [will not add PFAS to any of our products](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-proudly-sponsors-aafa-2024-product-safety-and-compliance-seminar), says Rich Ringeisen, Charming’s President.  “That a textile or finished good might repel oil and water aren’t worth the damage done to our collective health, groundwater or futures,” says Ringeisen. “Deciding to support and stand with the statement issued by the AAFA was a non-decision for Charming.”  The AAFA has and will continue to publish guidelines about the use of PFAS which Charming adheres to. As such, we have added all registered PFAS to our RSL and manufacturing restricted substances list (MSRL) and testing procedures. Because of our involvement with AAFA, our customers can rely on Charming staying current with any ongoing discussions regarding the use of PFAS (or any other restricted chemicals) with governmental bodies (such as the EPA) at both the state and federal level.   It is important to note that PFAS can transfer from one product to another and also be detected in nature. For example, PFAS can be found in drinking water or fish where these chemicals have bio-accumulated. In fact, [98 percent](https://silentspring.org/project/everyday-exposures-pfas-chemicals#:~:text=Approximately%2098%20percent%20of%20Americans,they%20don't%20break%20down.) of people have PFAS in their bodies.  ## Charming’s commitment While Charming does not intentionally use or unnecessarily add any PFAS to any of our products (the RFID tags we produce are unrelated to any of our paper printing and trim products), we cannot cannot provide a 100% guarantee that our products will not come in contact with PFAS at any stage after leaving our production facilities.   We can however guarantee our exhaustive and multi-layered levels of control across our QA system, supply chain control and quality checking. Charming tests on all product groups to ensure that they [meet the AFIRM standards](https://afirm-group.com/). We test according to Textile Standards — which are more stringent than Packaging Standards — of which all our product group tests passed. As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing harmful chemicals and substances in apparel manufacturing, Charming will continue to test and monitor for PFAS. The bottom line? Charming does not add or include PFAS on any of our products or formulations.  If you have questions or are interested in learning more about Charming’s responsible and  sustainable practices and products, [please reach out](https://www.charmingtrim.com/contact-us). We are happy to talk.  *Editor’s note: This content was refreshed and updated on October 11, 2024.*   ###### Topics: [PFAS](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/pfas) ![CHARMING STAFF](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png) #### Written by [CHARMING STAFF](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/charming-staff) ###### [** Previous Post](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/its-not-easy-being-green-why-greenwashing-has-become-a-hot-topic-and-what-your-brand-can-do-about-it) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/gfx/feat-img-temp.jpg)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/its-not-easy-being-green-why-greenwashing-has-become-a-hot-topic-and-what-your-brand-can-do-about-it) ###### [Why greenwashing has become a hot topic and what you can do about it](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/its-not-easy-being-green-why-greenwashing-has-become-a-hot-topic-and-what-your-brand-can-do-about-it) ###### [Next Post **](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-the-2023-panama-canal-drought-impacted-the-supply-chain-in-2024) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/gfx/feat-img-temp.jpg)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-the-2023-panama-canal-drought-impacted-the-supply-chain-in-2024) ###### [How the 2023 Panama Canal drought impacted the supply chain in 2024](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-the-2023-panama-canal-drought-impacted-the-supply-chain-in-2024) ### Featured ### Posts by Tag - [sustainability (24)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability) - [DPP (20)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/dpp) - [RFID (14)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/rfid) - [digital product passport (DPP) (13)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-product-passport-dpp) - [Charming.Digi (12)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/charming-digi) - [supply chain (7)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/supply-chain) - [Events (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/events) - [Labels (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/labels) - [Laws (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/laws) - [consumer insights (5)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/consumer-insights) - [circularity (4)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/circularity) - [Apparel (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/apparel) - [Certification (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/certification) - [PFAS (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/pfas) - [Tariffs (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/tariffs) - [brand (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/brand) - [digital labeling (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-labeling) - [nfc (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nfc) - [Cost Cutting (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/cost-cutting) - [Global Sourcing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/global-sourcing) - [In Plant Printing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/in-plant-printing) - [Nearshoring (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nearshoring) - [QR (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/qr) - [Regulations (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/regulations) - [Smart Packaging (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/smart-packaging) - [Traceability (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/traceability) - [heat transfers (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/heat-transfers) [See all](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/charming-trim-supports-addition-of-pfas-to-restricted-substances-list#) ### Sign up for updates       [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC560BAQEd_tlSQ08hRw%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1630582539667%2Flowatag_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DZeKKPX2ZDL-3Ux9DxbsvPBBBtRRimqt-_glUlzjiTHY) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) [/CHARMING ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) 5 days ago Big news alert! CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implementation of the DPP for apparel and retail is officially set for 2027. 👇Take a look at the roadmap document below, feel free to download and share it with your connections in the apparel and retail industry. There's important work ahead of us! [#dpp](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/dpp/) [#traceability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/traceability/) [#circularity](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/circularity/) ‍‍‍‍ Read more ![Big news alert! CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implemen...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD4E1FAQFPMsqPHqqdPQ%2Ffeedshare-document-cover-images_1920%2F0%2F1709886179396%3Fe%3D1710928800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DVjwku_vfYE4RNUJqUQ8KQviVxt-lJjcv-Cb8yqIIVNI)   [  17 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_roadmap-dpp-activity-7171784411384922113-GXK1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC4D0BAQHdBeqQFyaSAA%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1668530079764%2Fcirpass_dpp_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DttDuHIpXb7ixWDtZkArJ3QTZBxu4hG6I822Qv-GT8Is) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirpass-dpp/) [CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirpass-dpp/) March 1 The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner! Have you registered already? No? 😱 Make sure to save your spot now > [https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ](https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ) 🗓The event will start at 9h30 CET - (5 March 2024) Consult the full event agenda > [https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra](https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra)  🔗 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: On the day of the event, you will be able to connect on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX](https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX) ❓❓𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼 During the event, we will be conducting the Q&A sessions exclusively through Slido. Ask your questions to the experts on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek](https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek) ------- Battery Pass Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, CEA-List, SLR Consulting, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Chalmers Industriteknik, VDE, DKE, +ImpaKT Luxembourg S.à.r.l, F6S Innovation, GS1 in Europe, Politecnico di Milano, circular.fashion, DIGITALEUROPE, EIT InnoEnergy, Delft University of Technology, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Veltha, Energy Web, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung , SyncForce, Innovalia Association, Textile Exchange , Responsible Business Alliance, Worldline, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, iPoint Systems, Global Electronics Council, Avery Dennison, Global Battery Alliance, Global Textile Scheme GmbH Read more ![The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner!Have you registered ...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD5622AQEV3zB6tmtO2w%2Ffeedshare-shrink_2048_1536%2F0%2F1709204357535%3Fe%3D1713398400%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DhN0m0YNqMucwkHl8h5b911OBhB2H3ywNZaNCcIaNoV0)   [  11 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_the-cirpass-digital-product-passport-final-activity-7170689287410171904-qGbS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share