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When it comes to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), ensuring your products are compliant with all applicable regulations is complicated. That’s because the landscape for PFAS compliance in the U.S. is a patchwork quilt of state regulations. States with PFAS regulations often have different requirements for varying scopes for product categories, ranging from labeling, sale restrictions, and reporting using disconnected tools or platforms.
And these regulations are continuously evolving. Since 2023, more and more U.S. states have introduced PFAS legislation, modified requirements, and updated deadlines. That’s why your PFAS compliance program needs to be living and adaptable. If you don’t have a PFAS program in place currently, you’re now years behind.
This article gives a high-level overview of existing PFAS regulations by state as they are understood as of April 2026, but it is not an exhaustive list. Use this information to help inform your PFAS compliance planning, but always consult with your legal counsel and regulators for official compliance requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. The information is current as of the date of publication and may become outdated as regulations evolve. Assent makes no representation that the content will remain accurate after this date. No client relationship is created.
Which U.S. States Have PFAS Reporting Requirements?
Nearly every state in the U.S. has proposed or enacted laws concerning PFAS. Many of these laws include reporting requirements or restrictions on PFAS in consumer and industrial products. Other states have proposed legislation that may take effect in the future, introducing PFAS reporting rules and eventual bans. To stay compliant, it is critical that manufacturers carefully monitor state PFAS regulations for each and every state where they do business.
Below is an overview of notable and active PFAS regulations by state. It is not exhaustive. For example, states with only proposed requirements or restrictions on a limited number of product categories are omitted.
Maine PFAS Laws
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection Overview
- Title 38: Waters and Navigation Chapter 16: Sale of Consumer Products Affecting the Environment §1615
- Chapter 90: Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
The state of Maine is viewed as a leader in PFAS legislation. It was the first state to set timelines to ban non-essential use of PFAS in all products, with rolling restrictions on product categories over the next several years with limited exemptions. Maine also has a PFAS reporting requirement for businesses selling products under a “currently unavoidable use” (CUU) case.
Current PFAS restrictions in Maine (as of 2026):
- Food packaging
- Carpets or rugs
- Fabric treatments
- Cleaning products
- Cookware products
- Cosmetic products
- Dental floss
- Juvenile products
- Menstruation products
- Textile articles (with exceptions)
- Ski wax
- Upholstered furniture
- Container for any of the above products
Minnesota PFAS Laws
- 116.943 Products Containing PFAS
- 325F.072 Firefighting Foam.
- 325F.075 Food Packaging; PFAS
- PFAS use prohibitions and reporting
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: 2025 PFAS Prohibitions
- Reporting PFAS in products
Minnesota’s Amara’s Law took effect in 2025, and includes broad sale restrictions and reporting requirements for products containing PFAS. Minnesota is also one of the first states to roll out its own PFAS reporting platform, called PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM).
Current PFAS restrictions in Minnesota (as of 2026):
- Firefighting foam (with limited exceptions)
- Food packaging
- Carpets or rugs
- Cleaning products
- Cookware
- Cosmetics
- Dental floss
- Fabric treatments
- Juvenile products
- Menstruation products
- Textile furnishings
- Ski wax
- Upholstered furniture
- PFAS in pesticides
Vermont PFAS Laws
Vermont has legislated rolling restrictions on PFAS in product categories.
Current PFAS restrictions in Vermont (as of 2026):
- Aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments
- Artificial turf
- Incontinency protection products
- Juvenile products
- Residential rugs and carpets
- Ski wax
- Cosmetics
- Menstrual products
- Food packaging
- Textile and textile articles
- Class B firefighting foam
- Firefighting station wear
New York PFAS Laws
- New York Environmental Conservation Chapter 43-B, Article 27, Title 33 Labeling and design requirements
- S.8816 (2025) — Restriction of Certain Substances in Menstrual Products
- Article 37, Title 1 §37-0121 Prohibition against the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions
- Prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging
Rather than a blanket ban, New York has implemented phased prohibitions tied to specific product types, alongside additional restrictions on other hazardous substances in adjacent product categories.
Current PFAS restrictions in New York (as of 2026):
- Apparel
- Menstrual products (beginning December 19, 2026)
- Food packaging
- Carpeting (beginning December 31, 2026)
California PFAS Laws
Relevant PFAS laws:
- AB-1200 Plant-based food packaging: cookware: hazardous chemicals
- AB-652 Product safety: juvenile products: chemicals: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
- AB-2771 Cosmetic products: safety
- AB-1817 Product safety: textile articles: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- California Proposition 65
- California Priority Products Under the Safer Consumer Products Program
California has enacted numerous regulations requiring the disclosure, control, or restrictions on the use of PFAS in many product categories. Several PFAS chemicals are also included in the list of substances subject to warning requirements under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Some products containing PFAS have also been designated as priority products under California’s Safer Consumer Products program.
Washington PFAS Laws
- Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
- Department of Ecology State of Washington Overview
- Safer Products for Washington compliance and reporting
The state of Washington has introduced both PFAS restrictions and annual reporting requirements for certain product categories. Due dates for reporting vary depending on product type. The state has also called out PFAS as a priority chemical class under their “Safer Products for Washington” law.
Current PFAS restrictions in Washington (as of 2026):
- Food packaging
- Aftermarket stain and/or water-resistant treatments for application to leather or textile consumer products (not including premarket topical treatments added during manufacturing of the item)
- Carpets and rugs
- Leather and textile furniture and furnishings intended for indoor use
Colorado PFAS Laws
Colorado has enacted product-level restrictions for a number of categories.
Current PFAS restrictions in Colorado (as of 2026):
- Carpets or rugs
- Fabric treatments
- Food packaging
- Juvenile products
- Oil and gas products
- Cosmetics
- Indoor textile furnishings
- Indoor upholstered furniture
- Cleaning products (with limited exceptions)
- Cookware
- Dental floss
- Menstruation products
- Ski wax
- Artificial turf
New Mexico PFAS Laws
- Title 20 Environmental Protection Chapter 13
- HB 212 — Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act
New Mexico has passed legislation to enact PFAS restrictions, reporting, and labeling requirements. Similar to Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico is also implementing phased-in restrictions for specific categories of products containing PFAS, with a blanket ban with limited exemptions beginning January 1, 2032. Additionally, New Mexico has passed an extensive labeling rule, with requirements beginning January 1, 2027. Lastly, non-exempt products that contain intentionally added PFAS will need to be reported to the state by January 1, 2027.
Connecticut PFAS Laws
- SB 292 An Act Concerning the Use of PFAS in Certain Products
- Department of Energy & Environmental Protection: PFAS in Products
Connecticut has reporting and labeling requirements for certain PFAS-containing products due July 1, 2026. These in-scope products are expected to be restricted from sale in the state beginning July 1, 2028.
Michigan PFAS Laws
Michigan has also brought forth restrictions related to PFAS in various products.
- Like many other states, PFAS are restricted from food packaging and also prohibit the use of PFAS in many types and applications of fire-fighting foams.
- Michigan is one of many states providing funding for PFAS cleanup and remediation.
Proactively Mitigate PFAS Reporting Risks
Identifying and reporting PFAS in a supply chain, along with finding, sourcing, and qualifying potential replacements, can make the task of product compliance seem daunting. Fortunately, Assent’s PFAS solution provides time-saving, cost-effective solutions to help companies ensure their manufacturing operations remain compliant.
- The software maintains records of substances present in parts and products in alignment with reporting requirements under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), as well as state-level PFAS regulations within the U.S.
- Users can campaign suppliers and filter by parts, products, suppliers, or regulations (where available) within the Assent Sustainability Manager.
- The software offers visibility into supplier, product, and part-level details; automated declaration creation and cross-referenced validation; and standard detailed substance reporting.
Discover Assent’s PFAS Solution and set yourself up for success.
Which Products Are Most Affected by PFAS Regulations?
PFAS regulations across U.S. states consistently target similar product categories, particularly those where PFAS are intentionally added for performance properties like water resistance, stain resistance, or non-stick functionality.
The most commonly impacted products include:
| Product Category | Example States With Active Restrictions (As of 2026) |
| Textiles and apparel (including outdoor gear and upholstery) | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington, Colorado, New York, California |
| Cookware | Maine, Minnesota, Colorado |
| Cosmetics and personal care products | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Colorado, California |
| Cleaning products and surface treatments | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington, Colorado |
| Food packaging | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Colorado, California, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington |
| Juvenile products and childcare items | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Colorado, California, Oregon |
| Carpets, rugs, and furniture | Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington, Colorado, New York |
While each state’s definitions for product type differ slightly, the trend is clear: Regulations are focused on consumer-facing products with direct exposure potential. As more states align around similar categories, manufacturers must evaluate PFAS use at the product level, not just at the material or chemical level.
Assent also keeps track of the PFAS most commonly found in global supply chains. Are any of your parts or products affected by current or future PFAS restrictions? Learn how to stay ahead of the risks by downloading Assent’s guide, Facing Change: Emerging PFAS Risks & Parts Obsolescence for Manufacturers.
Federal vs. State PFAS Regulations: What’s the Difference?
In the United States, PFAS regulations are governed by both federal and state authorities, but they serve different purposes. At the federal level, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authority to collect data on PFAS, assess risks, and require reporting from manufacturers and importers. However, TSCA primarily focuses on data collection and chemical evaluation, rather than broad product bans.
State PFAS laws go further. Many states have introduced reporting requirements, labeling requirements, and prohibitions on intentionally added PFAS in certain categories. These laws are often more prescriptive and can apply directly to finished goods sold within the state.
The result is a dual-layer regulatory environment:
- Federal (TSCA): Reporting, data collection, and risk evaluation
- State laws: Product restrictions, disclosures, and bans
For manufacturers, this means compliance is not centralized; you must meet both federal requirements and the specific rules in every state where your products are sold.
Why Are There PFAS Reporting Requirements by State Instead of One Federal Rule?
State PFAS laws exist instead of a single federal PFAS rule because regulation in the United States is evolving unevenly across jurisdictions, with federal oversight and state-level action developing in parallel. While TSCA gives the EPA authority to require PFAS reporting and manage chemical risks nationally, it does not yet impose comprehensive, product-specific restrictions across all uses, leaving regulatory gaps that states are moving quickly to fill.
As a result, states like California, Maine, and Minnesota are no longer waiting on federal action. They’ve introduced their own PFAS laws to close regulatory gaps, responding to mounting environmental and public health concerns with faster timelines and more aggressive product-level restrictions.
“Due to the lack of U.S. federal actions on chemicals specifically, it becomes incumbent on states to step up to give consumer and health protections that are not there.”
—Jamie Pang, environmental health director at the Oregon Environmental Council (OEC)
What Is Similar Between State PFAS Laws?
Although PFAS regulations in the U.S. are not officially harmonized, there are some similar trends emerging as more state regulations roll out:
- Impacted Products: Increasingly the same types of products (mainly consumer goods) are being targeted by state PFAS laws, although some states plan on restricting intentionally added PFAS from all products with limited exemptions in the future.
- Definition of PFAS: State laws are nearly identical in their definition of PFAS, typically containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
- Intentionally Added: Unlike the federal reporting rules, the states are increasingly including this qualifier to scope out byproducts and impurities present incidentally in the product. “Intentionally added” means the PFAS was added at any point in the supply chain due to a manufacturing benefit or intended function (e.g., water resistance).
- Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) Exemptions: Many states are building processes to request exemptions for critical uses with no effective replacements.
- Similar Reporting Requirements: Although not all states require product reporting, those that do tend to request similar information. They usually focus on which products contain PFAS, which components within those products contain PFAS, and the PFAS’s identity, function, and concentration.
Who Needs to Comply With PFAS State Laws?
Manufacturers that need to comply with state-level PFAS regulations are those that produce, import, distribute, or sell products containing PFAS into U.S. states with active laws, regardless of where the company is headquartered. In practice, this includes manufacturers of consumer products, industrial equipment, and components, especially those using PFAS in materials like coatings, seals, gaskets, hosing, tubing, paints, textiles, electronics, or packaging. There’s also increased risk of parts obsolescence for these types of products as PFAS regulations proliferate. To get a plan on avoiding PFAS obsolescence in your supply chain, download the infographic, Avoiding PFAS Obsolescence Action Plan.
State laws typically apply to any business operating in or selling into that state’s market, and often require actions such as reporting PFAS use, notifying customers, labeling products, paying fees, or phasing out restricted substances.
As more states adopt broad restrictions, including potential bans on entire product categories, companies must evaluate compliance based on where their products are offered for sale, not just where they are made. This means they must also consider downstream distribution, making multi-state compliance a critical requirement.
Learn how to determine whether you’re affected by PFAS restrictions and laws by downloading Assent’s guide, the PFAS Scoping Guide.
Why Do Some U.S. States Restrict the Use of PFAS in Products?
U.S. states restrict the use of PFAS in products to address growing environmental and human health risks associated with these persistent “forever chemicals,” which do not break down and can accumulate in the body and ecosystem over time.
In many cases, restrictions are also influenced by rising public scrutiny, litigation risk, and pressure from consumers, NGOs, and investors, all of which are accelerating efforts to phase out PFAS and promote safer alternatives.
Why PFAS Compliance Is Difficult to Manage Internally
Managing PFAS compliance is challenging for most manufacturers because the data required to comply doesn’t live in one place. It’s spread across suppliers, parts, and product lines.
To stay compliant, companies must:
- Track PFAS across complex, multi-tier supply chains
- Collect detailed substance-level data from suppliers
- Monitor overlapping federal and state requirements
- Respond to reporting obligations and customer requests
Without a centralized system, this process quickly becomes manual, time-consuming, and prone to gaps, especially as requirements vary by state.
This is why many organizations are moving toward a more structured, technology-supported approach to PFAS compliance, enabling them to collect, manage, and report PFAS data more efficiently at scale.
For expert insights and practical information to help get your PFAS program up and running, download Assent’s The PFAS Handbook.
How to Comply With PFAS Reporting & State Regulations
Complying with PFAS regulations requires more than tracking individual laws. It requires visibility into how PFAS are used across your products and supply chain.
At a high level, manufacturers should:
- Identify PFAS in products and materials
Review formulations, components, and supplier data to determine where PFAS are present. - Collect supplier declarations
Engage suppliers to gather detailed information on PFAS content, including concentration and function. - Map regulatory requirements by market
Understand which state laws apply based on where your products are sold. - Prepare for reporting and documentation
Maintain accurate records to support disclosures, reporting, and customer inquiries. - Evaluate alternatives where needed
Assess whether PFAS can be removed or replaced in high-risk product categories.
Because PFAS regulations vary by state and evolve frequently, a scalable, data-driven approach is essential to staying compliant.
Many states with reporting requirements also have strict and enforceable due diligence expectations. Demonstrating thorough and well-documented supply chain outreach is often required for compliance. To learn how to identify PFAS in your supply chain, download Assent’s infographic, Where Is PFAS in Your Supply Chain?
Identifying and reporting PFAS in your supply chain, along with finding, sourcing, and qualifying potential replacements, can make the task of product compliance seem daunting. You need a PFAS identification program that rapidly collects PFAS declarations from suppliers and gives you visibility into relevant state-level PFAS reporting requirements.
The Assent Sustainability Platform and our PFAS software make it easier and faster to engage suppliers for PFAS data, and give you access to our network of millions of validated compliance declarations. You can rapidly identify products containing PFAS, find parts at risk of obsolescence, and generate reports for regulators or customers.
Gain confidence in your PFAS management with Assent. Speak with one of our PFAS experts and see how we can streamline your supply chain PFAS management to stay ahead of risks and protect your market access.
FAQ: PFAS Requirements by State
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