State-by-State Comparison: PFAS in Products Legislation Across the US

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Legislation regarding PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products has been gaining a lot of momentum across the United States over the past several years.

PFAS in Products Legislation in the US: Guide Overview

While there is no US federal ban on the use of PFAS in consumer products, many state legislatures are aggressively enacting PFAS restrictions, prohibitions and reporting mandates. This consolidated comparison chart tracks current state-level activity for all 50 states, providing a practical reference to help compliance teams evaluate proposed and enacted requirements across the country.

Gain a current patchwork of state-level activity and provides an overview of key PFAS in products requirements that have been proposed and enacted nationwide.

This Guide Covers

• Overview of state-level PFAS in products legislation across the US
• High-level comparison of enacted and proposed legislation
• Scope of products covered per the various state laws such as apparel, textiles, cookware, carpets and rugs, children’s products, etc.
• Scope of obligations in different states including bans on the use of PFAS in specific products, registration requirements, labeling of specific products and certificates of compliance