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 Building Blocks

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

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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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Manufactured Components Containing PFAS

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ECHA Publishes Updated Proposal to Restrict PFAS Under REACH

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Tags: PFAS

On 20 August 2025, ECHA published its updated proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH – marking another significant milestone in the ongoing U-PFAS...

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PFAS in Fire-Fighting Foam

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Have Your Say - UK Consults on PFAS Restrictions in Fire-Fighting Foams

News Type: General

Tags: PFAS

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on its Annex XV restriction proposal for PFAS in fire-fighting foams (FFF). ...

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