Martyn Shenton

Martyn Shenton

Principal Consultant

Martyn is a Principal Consultant for Blue Frog Scientific specialising in EU and UK regulations such as REACH, POPs, CWC and the developing PFAS regulatory landscape.  Martyn is responsible for the management and delivery of projects for these sectors of the chemical industry.  Martyn’s day-to-day activities include supporting stakeholders as UK and EU PFAS and EU polymer REACH regulations evolve, the preparation and update of technical dossiers and supporting strategic planning/advocacy to assist companies in navigating and influencing the evolving regulatory landscape.

 Martyn is a chemist by training with a degree and D.Phil. from the University of York that had a focus on polymers and analysis.  Following a post-doctoral position on polymers at the University of Surrey, Martyn moved to a fluoropolymer manufacturer where he held research, and process and product safety/stewardship roles for over two decades.

Content by Martyn Shenton

PFAS & Water Droplets

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EU PFAS Restriction Update: RAC Concludes & SEAC Opinion Forthcoming

News Type: General

Tags: PFAS

The EU’s Universal PFAS Restriction is Entering the Final Committee PhaseOn 3 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Risk...

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Chester River

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UK Government Publishes Long-Term PFAS Strategy

News Type: General

Tags: PFAS

Long-Term, Science-Led Approach to PFAS RegulationThe UK government has published a policy paper, 'PFAS Plan: Building a Safer Future Together', setti...

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PFAS Building Blocks

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BASF Moves Away from PFAS Formulations, while Highlighting Ongoing Industrial Needs

News Type: General

Tags: PFAS

BASF Joins Global Shift Away from PFAS, but Says Fluoropolymers Still CriticalBASF is not a PFAS manufacturer, but its recent announcement to “phase o...

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PFAS, Here to Stay? Presentation opening slide.

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PFAS, Here to Stay?

News Type: General

Tags: PFAS

Martyn Shenton, Head of PFAS at Blue Frog Scientific, presents his thoughts on the future of PFAS, at ChemUK 2025...  

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PFAS - Non-Stick Coating

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Draft SEAC Opinion & SEAC Consultation Dates on U-PFAS Restriction

News Type: General

Tags: Chemicals, PFAS, EU REACH

Following the recent publication of the Background Document, ECHA has confirmed that it plans to release the SEAC draft opinion in March 2026, with a ...

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