SGS to offer free PFAS testing at Eurobike 2026

SGS will provide complimentary, limited-time PFAS testing for Eurobike 2026 attendees in Frankfurt from June 24-27, with results tied to a broader push to raise awareness of chemical risk in the bicycle industry. The program is capped at 150 samples and encourages voluntary donations to World Bicycle Relief.

Why it matters: - PFAS scrutiny is rising across manufacturing and consumer products, and bicycle brands are under pressure to prove chemical compliance as regulations tighten. - SGS is using Eurobike 2026 to make PFAS screening more accessible for manufacturers, suppliers and brands while linking the effort to a charitable donation campaign. - The free testing can give companies an early signal on chemical safety before products move further through the market.

What happened: - SGS will offer Eurobike 2026 attendees a free, limited-time PFAS testing program at the company’s booth in Frankfurt. - Eurobike runs June 24-27, 2026. - Attendees can submit product samples on the opening day at SGS’s booth in Hall 12, E51. - SGS is part of the World Bicycle Relief initiative.

The details: - SGS will test samples at its chemical laboratory in Taunusstein using analytical methods that detect total fluorine and major PFAS contaminants. - The program is first-come, first-served and limited to 150 samples. - Only one sample is allowed per company. - The first 75 samples submitted on Wednesday will receive test reports by Friday. - The next 75 samples will receive results shortly after the show. - SGS PFAS experts will be onsite to answer visitor questions. - SGS is encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to World Bicycle Relief, which supports access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities through mobility. - Throughout Eurobike, SGS experts will also discuss safety validation for bicycles and e-mobility products, including structural, mechanical, electrical, functional, chemical compliance and wireless cybersecurity testing.

Between the lines: - The program positions PFAS testing as a practical service, not just a compliance issue. - The donation angle connects an industry testing booth with a broader social-impact message, which can help drive participation. - SGS is also using the event to bundle PFAS awareness with a wider portfolio of bicycle and e-mobility testing services.

What’s next: - Companies attending Eurobike can submit samples on June 24 and receive results according to the testing queue. - SGS’s PFAS awareness campaign is likely to continue pushing manufacturers toward earlier screening and better chemical oversight as market expectations evolve. - Visitors can meet SGS specialists during the show to discuss testing needs and compliance planning.