PFAS are present in a wide range of applications, especially in the coatings industry, where they are used in industrial paints, powder coatings, and plastic coatings. Regulatory Developments and ChallengesIn light of the risks to the environment and health, PFAS are under increasing regulatory scrutiny worldwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified more than 12,000 PFAS compounds, with only a portion of these being classified as particularly dangerous. Promising approaches for hydrophilic coatings without PFAS have emerged, but these solutions are still not fully developed and face technical challenges. ConclusionThe discussion surrounding PFAS highlights the complex challenges faced by the coatings industry.