Review of quality control measures of determination of per- and polyflfluoroalkyl substances in water using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: The basis for safe utilization and production

•Systematic summary of regulated per- and polyflfluoroalkyl substances, their alternatives and precursors.•Measures improving sensitivity related to blanks, reagent and solid phase extraction methods.•Factors affecting the instrumental performance including sensitivity, separation and ionization efficiency.•Shortcomings of the technique of liquid liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and prospects.