Calendar
PFAS Compliance Deadlines, 2026 to 2040
The register holds 146 dated PFAS requirements still ahead in US states, federal law and abroad. Each date links to its provision and source. Flags switch from Ahead to Done on the day.
2026
- October 1, 2026Ahead Firefighting foam
United States (federal): DoD funds may not be obligated or expended after October 1, 2026 to procure firefighting foam that contains detectable PFAS. Pub. L. 116-92, sec. 322(b) - October 1, 2026Ahead Firefighting foam
United States (federal): Fluorinated AFFF may not be used at any other military installation on or after the earlier of October 1, 2026 or the date the Secretary determines compliance is possible. Pub. L. 116-92, sec. 322(c)(2) - October 1, 2026Ahead Firefighter gear
United States (federal): Beginning October 1, 2026, DoD may not contract to procure or purchase covered personal protective firefighting equipment for federal or civilian firefighters unless it meets the most recently published NFPA 1970 standard, including by not containing any substance on that standard's restricted substances list above the maximum acceptable level. Pub. L. 117-263, sec. 345(a) - October 10, 2026Ahead Apparel and textiles
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in textiles, leather, furs and hides in clothing and related accessories for the general public, or in footwear for the general public, at or above the limits. Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 1(a)-(b), 3, 7 - October 10, 2026Ahead Food packaging
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in paper and cardboard food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 at or above the limits. Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 1(c), 7 - October 10, 2026Ahead Other named products
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in mixtures for the general public (consumer mixtures) at or above the limits. Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 1(d), 7 - October 10, 2026Ahead Cosmetics
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in cosmetic products as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 at or above the limits. Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 1(e), 7 - October 23, 2026Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: Firefighting foams in portable fire extinguishers containing 1 mg/L or more of the sum of all PFAS may be placed on the market only until 23 October 2026. Annex XVII entry 82, para. 5(a)-(b), 6(b) - October 23, 2026Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: PFAS-containing foams (1 mg/L or more) placed on the market, other than in portable extinguishers, must carry the label: WARNING: Contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with a concentration equal to or greater than 1 mg/L for the sum of all PFAS. Users must label unused stock and PFAS-containing waste, including wastewater, the same way. Annex XVII entry 82, paras. 8-10 - October 23, 2026Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: Users of PFAS-containing foams still allowed under the derogations must use them only on class B fires, minimise emissions and exposure, collect and destroy PFAS waste where possible, and keep a site PFAS-containing firefighting foams management plan with a substitution strategy. Annex XVII entry 82, para. 7 - October 31, 2026Ahead All products
New Mexico: Complete currently unavoidable use proposals for the January 1, 2027 bans received by this date are treated as approved while NMED reviews them. 20.13.2.11 NMAC - December 14, 2026Ahead Reporting
Minnesota: Initial PFAS reports due for Minnesota manufacturers the MPCA granted an extension. Minn. R. ch. 7026 - December 19, 2026Ahead Menstrual products
New York: Menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS or other restricted substances may not be sold in New York. GBL 399-aaaa - December 31, 2026Ahead Carpets and rugs
New York: No carpet sold or offered for sale in New York may contain or be treated with PFAS substances for any purpose. ECL Article 27, Title 33 - December 31, 2026Ahead Artificial turf
New York: The carpet law's PFAS ban also covers artificial turf, which the law includes in its definition of carpet. ECL Article 27, Title 33
2027
- January 1, 2027Ahead Apparel and textiles
California: The total organic fluorine threshold that defines regulated PFAS in textile articles drops from 100 ppm to 50 ppm. HSC 108970(g)(2)(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Textile furnishings
California: The 50 ppm total organic fluorine threshold applies to textile furnishings. HSC 108970(g)(2)(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Upholstered furniture
California: The 50 ppm total organic fluorine threshold applies to upholstery textiles. HSC 108970(g)(2)(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Menstrual products
California: Regulated PFAS also includes PFAS present in a menstrual product or component at or above a total organic fluorine limit to be determined by DTSC. HSC 25258(d)(2), 25258.1, 25258.2 - January 1, 2027Ahead Textile furnishings
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use outdoor textile furnishings containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(4) - January 1, 2027Ahead Upholstered furniture
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use outdoor upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(4) - January 1, 2027Ahead Apparel and textiles
Denmark: Sale from businesses' existing stocks of clothing, footwear and waterproofing agents covered by the ban is allowed until 1 January 2027. § 6(3) - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
Illinois: The extended compliance period for facilities that notified the State Fire Marshal ends, so the class B foam ban applies to them. 415 ILCS 170/10(b) - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighter gear
Illinois: Sellers may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute in Illinois firefighting personal protective clothing (jackets, pants, shoes, gloves, helmets) containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/20(b) - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighter gear
Massachusetts: A manufacturer or other person selling firefighting PPE to a person, local government or state agency may not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in Massachusetts firefighting PPE containing intentionally added PFAS. G.L. c. 111, section 245(b) (version effective January 1, 2027); St. 2024, c. 182, sections 2 and 4 - January 1, 2027Ahead Carpets and rugs
New Hampshire: PFAS-added carpets or rugs may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(b), IV(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Cosmetics
New Hampshire: PFAS-added cosmetics may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(e), IV(b) - January 1, 2027Ahead Fabric treatments
New Hampshire: PFAS-added textile treatments may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(w), IV(c) - January 1, 2027Ahead Menstrual products
New Hampshire: PFAS-added feminine hygiene products may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(h), IV(d) - January 1, 2027Ahead Food packaging
New Hampshire: PFAS-added food packaging and containers may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(i), IV(e) - January 1, 2027Ahead Children's products
New Hampshire: PFAS-added juvenile products may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(k), IV(f) - January 1, 2027Ahead Upholstered furniture
New Hampshire: PFAS-added upholstered furniture may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(t), IV(g) - January 1, 2027Ahead Textile furnishings
New Hampshire: PFAS-added textile furnishings may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, I(v), IV(h) - January 1, 2027Ahead Ski wax
New Hampshire: PFAS-added waxes produced for use on boats, skis, surfboards, bodyboards or skimboards may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. RSA 149-M:64, IV(i) - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
New Jersey: No fire department in New Jersey may use Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS. N.J.S.A. 56:8-229, as amended by P.L.2025, c.266 - January 1, 2027Ahead Cookware
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, cookware (durable houseware items intended for direct food contact) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Food packaging
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Dental floss
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, dental floss containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Children's products
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, juvenile products (products designed or marketed for children under 12, including car seats, clothing, and toys; electronic products excluded) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, firefighting foam (aqueous film-forming foam containing intentionally added PFAS) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Reporting
New Mexico: Manufacturers of products sold or distributed in New Mexico that contain intentionally added PFAS must submit to NMED a product description with UPC or SKU, the purpose of each PFAS, the amount of each PFAS by CAS number, and contact details. HB 212 (2025), Section 5(A), (B) - January 1, 2027Ahead Reporting
New Mexico: Manufacturers must report each product or component with intentionally added PFAS to NMED through the New Mexico PFAS Reporting System, including concentration of each PFAS and supporting analytical documentation, and pay a $2,500 initial reporting fee. 20.13.2.12, 20.13.2.16, 20.13.2.22 NMAC - January 1, 2027Ahead Labeling
New Mexico: After January 1, 2027, manufacturers may not manufacture for sale or distribution a product containing intentionally added PFAS unless it bears New Mexico's PFAS label (outline of an Erlenmeyer flask with 'PFAS' inside), visible before sale, on the product and on any consumer packaging that hides it, with an equivalent disclosure for online and catalog sales. 20.13.2.13, 20.13.2.20 NMAC - January 1, 2027Ahead Apparel and textiles
New York: No person may sell or offer for sale new apparel containing PFAS at or above a level DEC must set by regulation. ECL 37-0121 - January 1, 2027Ahead Cosmetics
New Zealand: Cosmetic products containing PFAS may not be imported into or manufactured in New Zealand. The amended group standard commenced January 1, 2026 and allows import and manufacture until December 31, 2026. Schedule 4, Table 2, entry 2; transitional clause 4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Cosmetics
Oregon: A manufacturer may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in Oregon any cosmetic product containing intentionally added PFAS above the practical quantification limit. ORS 431A.345; Oregon Laws 2023 ch. 575, sec. 6 - January 1, 2027Ahead Firefighter gear
Rhode Island: Manufacturers and other sellers may not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in Rhode Island firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-5(l)(2); 23-18.18-3(7)(x) - January 1, 2027Ahead Carpets and rugs
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island carpets or rugs that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Cookware
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island cookware that contains intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Cosmetics
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island cosmetics that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a), (f) - January 1, 2027Ahead Fabric treatments
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island fabric treatments that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Children's products
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island juvenile products that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a); 23-18.18-3(13) - January 1, 2027Ahead Menstrual products
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island menstrual products that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Ski wax
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island ski wax, including related tuning products, that contains intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) - January 1, 2027Ahead Apparel and textiles
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island textile articles, including apparel, accessories, handbags and backpacks, that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a), (b)(2) - January 1, 2027Ahead Textile furnishings
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island household or business textile articles such as draperies, shower curtains, furnishings, upholstery, bedding, towels, napkins and tablecloths that contain intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a); 23-18.18-3(25) - January 1, 2027Ahead Apparel and textiles
Washington: No person may manufacture, sell or distribute apparel and accessories made of leather, natural, synthetic or technical textiles that contain intentionally added PFAS. WAC 173-337-110(5) - January 1, 2027Ahead Cleaning products
Washington: No person may manufacture, sell or distribute formulated cleaning products for residential, commercial or institutional use that contain intentionally added PFAS. WAC 173-337-110(11) - January 1, 2027Ahead Other named products
Washington: No person may manufacture, sell or distribute automotive washes (exterior cleaning products for cars, boats, trucks and other vehicles) that contain intentionally added PFAS. WAC 173-337-110(9) - January 20, 2027Ahead Firefighter gear
New Jersey: Producers selling firefighting personal protective equipment with intentionally added PFAS must give the purchaser written notice at the time of sale stating that it contains PFAS, the reason, and each PFAS by chemical name. The notice is kept for three years. P.L.2025, c.373 - January 31, 2027Ahead Reporting
United States (federal): Anyone who manufactured (including imported) PFAS, including PFAS in imported articles, in any year from 2011 through 2022 must make a one-time electronic report to EPA of known or reasonably ascertainable information on uses, production volumes, byproducts, disposal, exposures and existing health and environmental effects data. 40 CFR 705.20(a) - January 31, 2027Ahead Reporting
United States (federal): Small manufacturers (as defined in 40 CFR 704.3) whose only reporting obligation comes from importing PFAS-containing articles get a twelve-month submission period that starts on the same date as the general period. 40 CFR 705.20(b) - January 31, 2027Ahead Reporting
Washington: First annual PFAS reports due to Ecology for the nine Cycle 1.5 reporting categories, including cookware, ski wax, footwear and firefighter gear. WAC 173-337-110 - February 1, 2027Ahead Reporting
Minnesota: Annual updates to Minnesota PFAS reports due. Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 2 - March 1, 2027Ahead All products
New Mexico: NMED decisions due on currently unavoidable use proposals for the January 1, 2027 bans. 20.13.2 NMAC - April 23, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: Use of PFAS-containing foams (1 mg/L or more) for training and testing, and by public fire services and private services acting as public fire services, is allowed only until 23 April 2027. Annex XVII entry 82, para. 6(a) - April 26, 2027Ahead Drinking water
United States (federal): Public water systems covered by the rule must complete initial PFAS monitoring by April 26, 2027. 40 CFR part 141 - July 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
Florida: Entities possessing AFFF must submit a disposal plan to the Department of Environmental Protection. Fla. Stat. 376.911 - July 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
Florida: Prohibits the sale, purchase, and distribution of AFFF containing intentionally added PFAS. Fla. Stat. 376.911 - July 1, 2027Ahead Firefighting foam
Maine: DEP, with the State Fire Marshal and when funds are available, must design and by July 1, 2027 implement a voluntary take-back and disposal program for PFAS firefighting foam held in Maine. 38 M.R.S. section 424-C(5-A) - July 1, 2027Ahead Cleaning products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont cleaning products with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(5), 2494f(a)(3) - July 1, 2027Ahead Dental floss
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont dental floss with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(7), 2494f(a)(5) - July 1, 2027Ahead Other named products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not sell or distribute a PFAS-free product in any section 2494f(a) category (such as cleaning products, cookware or juvenile products) in a fluorine-treated plastic container. 9 V.S.A. section 2494g(a) - October 10, 2027Ahead Textile furnishings
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in textiles, leather, furs and hides for the general public other than clothing and related accessories, such as curtains, blinds, upholstery and other textile coverings. Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 2, 3, 8; recitals - October 10, 2027Ahead Carpets and rugs
European Union: Consumer carpets and rugs fall under the 10 October 2027 restriction on textiles other than clothing for the general public. Annex XVII entry 79, para. 2; recitals
2028
- January 1, 2028Ahead Firefighting foam
California: The exemption for terminals and oil refineries (storage tanks of 120 square meters or more and fuel-in-depth pools) ends. HSC 13061(b)(4)-(9) - January 1, 2028Ahead Firefighter gear
California: By this date the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board must consider modifying its firefighter PPE safety order to address NFPA performance requirements that lead to PFAS, fluoropolymers, and flame retardants in firefighting garments and auxiliary PPE, and to mandate that PPE certified for future use in California be free of hazardous substances including PFAS, with manufacturer certification. Lab. Code 147.4(d), (e), (f) - January 1, 2028Ahead Pesticides
California: The Department of Pesticide Regulation must flag pesticides containing PFAS pesticide ingredients in its pesticide use reporting database and annual report, and publish a list of all registered pesticides containing PFAS pesticide ingredients and send it to each county agricultural commissioner. FAC 12500.3, 12500.4, 13200-13202 (enrolled) - January 1, 2028Ahead Apparel and textiles
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use textile articles (including apparel, accessories, backpacks, and handbags) or outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(5)(b), (c) - January 1, 2028Ahead Cleaning products
Colorado: The cleaning product ban extends to floor maintenance products used in hospital or medical settings. C.R.S. 25-15-604(5)(a) - January 1, 2028Ahead Other named products
Colorado: No person may sell or distribute food equipment intended primarily for commercial settings that comes into direct contact with food and contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(5)(d) - January 1, 2028Ahead Apparel and textiles
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut apparel that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Firefighter gear
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut turnout gear that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Carpets and rugs
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut carpets or rugs that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Cleaning products
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut cleaning products that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Cookware
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut cookware that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Cosmetics
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut cosmetic products that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c(e) - January 1, 2028Ahead Dental floss
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut dental floss that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Fabric treatments
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut fabric treatments that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Children's products
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut children's products that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Menstrual products
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut menstruation products that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Textile furnishings
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut textile furnishings that contain intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Ski wax
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut ski wax that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Upholstered furniture
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut upholstered furniture that contains intentionally added PFAS. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - January 1, 2028Ahead Firefighting foam
Minnesota: The exemption for class B foam used in fixed firefighting systems in airport hangars ends. Minn. Stat. 325F.072, subd. 3(e) - January 1, 2028Ahead Carpets and rugs
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, carpets or rugs containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Cleaning products
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, cleaning products (including polish or floor maintenance, air care, and automotive maintenance products; automotive paint excluded) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Cosmetics
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, cosmetics (soap excluded) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Fabric treatments
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, fabric treatments (for stain, grease, or water resistance or flame retardance) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Menstrual products
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, discs, applicators, and menstrual cups) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Apparel and textiles
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, textiles (items made in whole or in part from natural or synthetic fiber, yarn, or fabric, including leather, cotton, silk, wool, nylon, or polyester) containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Textile furnishings
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, textile furnishings containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Ski wax
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, ski wax, including associated tuning products containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Upholstered furniture
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) - January 1, 2028Ahead Reporting
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell or distribute a product containing intentionally added PFAS in New Mexico unless they have submitted the required information, or if NMED-requested testing shows intentionally added PFAS and the information was not provided. HB 212 (2025), Section 5(C), (D) - January 1, 2028Ahead Apparel and textiles
New York: No person may sell or offer for sale new outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing PFAS as intentionally added chemicals or at or above the DEC-set level. ECL 37-0121 - January 1, 2028Ahead Firefighter gear
New York: Manufacturers may not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale or distribute firefighting personal protective equipment to which PFAS has been intentionally added or that contains PFAS at or above a level DEC establishes by regulation. GBL 391-u - January 1, 2028Ahead Cosmetics
New Zealand: Cosmetic products containing PFAS may not be supplied in New Zealand. Supply is allowed until December 31, 2027, and remaining stock must be disposed of by June 30, 2028. Transitional clauses 4(b) and 5(2) - January 12, 2028Ahead Cosmetics
New Jersey: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in New Jersey any cosmetic product that contains intentionally added PFAS. P.L.2025, c.202, section 4 - January 12, 2028Ahead Carpets and rugs
New Jersey: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in New Jersey a carpet that contains intentionally added PFAS. P.L.2025, c.202, section 5 - January 12, 2028Ahead Fabric treatments
New Jersey: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in New Jersey a fabric treatment that contains intentionally added PFAS. P.L.2025, c.202, section 5 - January 12, 2028Ahead Food packaging
New Jersey: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in New Jersey food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS. P.L.2025, c.202, section 6 - January 12, 2028Ahead Cookware
New Jersey: Manufacturers of cookware with intentionally added PFAS in the handle or any food-contact surface must list the PFAS on the product label with the statement 'This product contains PFAS.' in English and Spanish, visible on online listings; unlabeled PFAS cookware may not be sold. P.L.2025, c.202, sections 7 and 8 - January 20, 2028Ahead Firefighter gear
New Jersey: No person may sell, offer for sale, manufacture or distribute firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS. P.L.2025, c.373 - July 1, 2028Ahead Cookware
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont cookware with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(6), 2494f(a)(4)
2029
- January 1, 2029Ahead Firefighting foam
Arizona: From and after December 31, 2028, no person, local government or state agency may discharge or use Class B firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS for any purpose unless federal regulation requires it. The amendment removes the testing containment and emergency-use exceptions. A.R.S. 36-1696, as amended by Laws 2026, ch. 103 (HB 2641) - January 1, 2029Ahead Artificial turf
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine artificial turf containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(A-7), (5)(B-2)(1) - January 1, 2029Ahead Labeling
Maine: Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing intentionally added PFAS may be sold only with a legible, easily discernible disclosure stating "Made with PFAS chemicals," including in online sales. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(E-3), (5)(B-2)(2) - January 1, 2029Ahead Artificial turf
Rhode Island: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island artificial turf containing intentionally added PFAS. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(b)(1) - January 1, 2029Ahead Labeling
Rhode Island: Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing intentionally added PFAS may be sold only if accompanied by a legible, easily discernable disclosure stating 'Made with PFAS chemicals'. R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(b)(2) - April 26, 2029Ahead Drinking water
United States (federal): Covered public water systems must meet maximum contaminant levels of 4.0 parts per trillion each for PFOA and PFOS by April 26, 2029 (MCL goals are zero). 40 CFR part 141 - April 26, 2029Ahead Drinking water
United States (federal): Covered systems must also meet MCLs of 10 parts per trillion each for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX) and a hazard index of 1 for mixtures of two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and PFBS. 40 CFR part 141 - July 1, 2029Ahead Reporting
California: Manufacturers of menstrual products must register with DTSC, list and describe each product, pay a registration fee, and certify that each product complies. HSC 25258.4 - July 1, 2029Ahead Reporting
California: Manufacturers of covered products (juvenile products, textile articles, and plant-fiber food packaging) must register with DTSC, name and describe each covered product, pay a registration fee, and certify that each product complies with the applicable PFAS restriction. HSC 108076, 108077, 108079-108083, 108087 - July 1, 2029Ahead Firefighting foam
Florida: Prohibits the possession and use of AFFF containing intentionally added PFAS. Fla. Stat. 376.911 - July 1, 2029Ahead Firefighter gear
Vermont: A manufacturer or other person selling firefighting equipment may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Vermont personal protective equipment to which PFAS have been intentionally added. 9 V.S.A. section 2494s (version effective July 1, 2029) - October 10, 2029Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: May not be placed on the market or used in firefighting foams and foam concentrates for civil aviation, including civilian airports. Annex XVII entry 79, para. 5
2030
- January 1, 2030Ahead Textile furnishings
France: All textile products containing PFAS (for example furnishing textiles) are banned. Art. 1, I; Code de l'environnement art. D. 525-3 - January 1, 2030Ahead Firefighter gear
Illinois: Sellers may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute auxiliary firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS, such as breathing apparatus and respiratory protection, hearing protection, communication devices, and fall protection. 415 ILCS 170/20(c) - January 1, 2030Ahead Pesticides
Maine: A person may not distribute in Maine a pesticide that contains intentionally added PFAS that may not be sold or distributed under 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(D). 7 M.R.S. section 606(1)(I) - July 1, 2030Ahead Reporting
California: DTSC begins enforcing California's PFAS bans on children's products, textiles and plant-fiber food packaging under AB 347. HSC 108079 - August 1, 2030Ahead Children's products
European Union: The intentional use of PFAS in toys, components of toys or micro-structurally distinct parts of toys is prohibited. Annex II, chemical properties, point 5 (with points 10 and 11); Art. 57 - October 23, 2030Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: General prohibition: firefighting foams containing 1 mg/L or more of the sum of all PFAS may not be placed on the market or used as of 23 October 2030, including for civil aviation. Annex XVII entry 82, paras. 1-4
2032
- January 1, 2032Ahead Cosmetics
Illinois: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois cosmetics (the Act's definition includes soap) containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) - January 1, 2032Ahead Dental floss
Illinois: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois dental floss containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) - January 1, 2032Ahead Children's products
Illinois: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois juvenile products (products for children under 12, such as car seats, cribs, strollers, and play mats) containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) - January 1, 2032Ahead Menstrual products
Illinois: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois menstrual products (tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, and cups) containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) - January 1, 2032Ahead Apparel and textiles
Illinois: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois intimate apparel (bras, boxers, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, thermals, loungewear, socks, and stockings) containing intentionally added PFAS. 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) - January 1, 2032Ahead All products
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine any other product containing intentionally added PFAS unless DEP has determined by rule that the use is a currently unavoidable use. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(D) - January 1, 2032Ahead All products
Minnesota: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Minnesota any product that contains intentionally added PFAS unless the MPCA has determined by rule that the use is a currently unavoidable use. Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5(d) - January 1, 2032Ahead Pesticides
Minnesota: The Department of Agriculture may not register any pesticide product that contains intentionally added PFAS unless it determines the use is a currently unavoidable use. Minn. Stat. 18B.26, subd. 8(b) - January 1, 2032Ahead All products
New Mexico: Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico any product containing intentionally added PFAS unless the EIB has adopted a rule finding that use to be a currently unavoidable use. HB 212 (2025), Section 3(E) - January 1, 2032Ahead Other named products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont any fluorine-treated container or any consumer product in a fluorine-treated container. 9 V.S.A. section 2494g(c) - July 1, 2032Ahead Firefighter gear
Vermont: The respirator exemption is repealed, so respirators and respirator protection equipment with intentionally added PFAS may no longer be sold in Vermont. 9 V.S.A. section 2494s(b) (repealed effective July 1, 2032)
2035
- October 23, 2035Ahead Firefighting foam
European Union: Placing on the market and use of PFAS-containing foams are allowed until 23 October 2035 only for Seveso establishments (not civil aviation), offshore oil and gas installations, military vessels, and civilian ships with foam placed on board before 23 October 2025. Annex XVII entry 82, paras. 5(c), 6(c)
2040
- January 1, 2040Ahead Other named products
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine cooling, heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, or refrigerants, foams or aerosol propellants, containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(E)
In effect during the past 12 months
- September 15, 2026Done Reporting
Minnesota: First PFAS in products reports due to the MPCA through the PRISM system, with a one-time $800 fee per manufacturer. Minn. R. ch. 7026 - September 15, 2026Done Reporting
Minnesota: Initial reports on each product or component with intentionally added PFAS are due September 15, 2026 through the MPCA's PRISM system, with a one-time $800 fee per manufacturer. Subsequent updates for new products, significant changes, or new information are due February 1 each year. Minn. R. 7026.0030, 7026.0040, 7026.0060, 7026.0080, 7026.0100 - September 1, 2026Done Reporting
France: Installations whose last measurement campaign showed PFAS discharges above 2 kg a year must run self-monitoring of taxable PFAS from 1 September 2026; data are entered in GIDAF by 31 January each year. Décret n° 2026-545; arrêté du 25 juin 2026 - August 12, 2026Done Food packaging
European Union: Food-contact packaging may not be placed on the market if it contains PFAS at or above 25 ppb for any PFAS (targeted analysis, polymeric PFAS excluded), 250 ppb for the sum of PFAS (targeted analysis, with prior degradation of precursors where applicable, polymeric PFAS excluded), or 50 ppm for PFAS including polymeric PFAS. Art. 5(5) - July 1, 2026Done Cosmetics
Virginia: No person may manufacture, sell, deliver, offer for sale or use in a consumer transaction a cosmetic product containing any of 13 listed PFAS and their salts, including PFOS, PFOA, PFDA and PFNA, as intentionally added ingredients. Va. Code 59.1-574.2 - July 1, 2026Done Firefighting foam
Oregon: A fire department, including its employees and volunteers, may not use PFAS firefighting foam in Oregon. Oregon Laws 2025 ch. 86, secs. 1 and 2 - July 1, 2026Done Firefighting foam
Florida: Aqueous film-forming foam may not be used for any nonemergency instruction, training or testing. Fla. Stat. 376.911(2)(a) - July 1, 2026Done Firefighting foam
Florida: Entities possessing AFFF must submit an AFFF inventory report to the Department of Environmental Protection. Fla. Stat. 376.911 - July 1, 2026Done Fabric treatments
Denmark: Businesses may not import or sell waterproofing agents for clothing or footwear for private use with total fluorine of 50 mg F/kg or more; private persons may not import them. § 3(1)(2), § 3(2)(2), § 6(2) - July 1, 2026Done Apparel and textiles
Denmark: Businesses may not import or sell clothing or footwear for private use where at least one article in it has total fluorine of 50 mg F/kg or more; private persons may not import such items. § 3(1)(1), § 3(2)(1), § 3(4), § 6(2) - July 1, 2026Done Labeling
Connecticut: Products in the 12 covered categories that contain intentionally added PFAS must bear a label, visible before sale, that tells the purchaser PFAS is present, using DEEP-approved language. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c - July 1, 2026Done Reporting
Connecticut: No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut a product in the 12 covered categories (apparel, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, dental floss, fabric treatments, children's products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, upholstered furniture) that contains intentionally added PFAS without first giving DEEP written notice. The sales bar applies to retailers and distributors as well as manufacturers. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c(b)(1), (b)(4) - June 30, 2026Done Firefighting foam
Canada: The exemption for use, sale and import of AFFF containing PFOA or LC-PFCAs is repealed; such foam may only be used to test installed systems with contained releases and for emergency liquid fuel fires. Schedule 1; RIAS - June 30, 2026Done Other named products
Canada: Manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs, and of products containing them, are prohibited with fewer exemptions than under the 2012 Regulations. s. 16; Schedule 1; RIAS - June 5, 2026Done Food packaging
European Union: Commission guidance on enforcement: with no harmonised EU method, authorities should test total fluorine first (below 50 mg/kg can be considered compliant), then use methods such as pyrolysis-GC/MS to show whether fluorine is organic, then direct TOP analysis to check the 25 ppb and 250 ppb limits. Commission Notice C(2026) 3702 final, section 5 - May 25, 2026Done Food packaging
Maine: A manufacturer, supplier or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in Maine food packaging intended for direct food contact, made in substantial part of paper, paperboard or other plant-fiber material and intended for short-term storage or freshly prepared food, with PFAS intentionally introduced above an incidental presence, in these types: bags and sleeves, bowls, closed containers, flat serviceware, food boats, open-top containers, pizza boxes, plates, and wraps and liners. 32 M.R.S. section 1733(3-B), (3-C); 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 80, section 5 - April 10, 2026Done Firefighting foam
European Union: PFHxA, its salts and related substances may not be placed on the market or used in firefighting foams and foam concentrates for training and testing, or for public fire services. Annex XVII entry 79, para. 4 - March 1, 2026Done Reporting
France: Operators of ICPE installations under authorisation that discharge PFAS to water, directly or via a collection network, pay 100 euros per 100 grams of PFAS discharged per year when discharges exceed 100 grams a year. Code de l'environnement art. L. 213-10-2-1, D. 213-48-11 - January 12, 2026Done Drinking water
European Union: Member States must ensure drinking water meets 0.10 µg/l for Sum of PFAS (20 listed PFAS) and 0.50 µg/l for PFAS Total. Art. 25(1); Annex I Part B - January 8, 2026Done Firefighting foam
New Jersey: Manufacture, sale, offer for sale and distribution of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS are banned, and so is its use by anyone other than fire departments. P.L. 2023, c. 243; N.J.S.A. 56:8-229d - January 1, 2026Done Ski wax
Washington: Manufacturers must notify Ecology of intentionally added PFAS in ski waxes, including hot, spray and rub-on waxes and related tuning products. WAC 173-337-110(16) - January 1, 2026Done Firefighter gear
Washington: Manufacturers must notify Ecology of intentionally added PFAS in firefighting personal protective equipment. WAC 173-337-110(13); RCW 70A.350.090(2) - January 1, 2026Done Cookware
Washington: Manufacturers must notify Ecology of intentionally added PFAS in durable cookware and kitchen supplies that contact food or beverages. WAC 173-337-110(12) - January 1, 2026Done Other named products
Washington: Manufacturers must notify Ecology of intentionally added PFAS in gear for recreation and travel, automotive waxes, floor waxes and polishes, and hard surface sealers. WAC 173-337-110(8), (10), (14), (15) - January 1, 2026Done Apparel and textiles
Washington: Manufacturers must notify Ecology of intentionally added PFAS in apparel intended for extreme and extended use and in footwear made of leather or textiles. WAC 173-337-110(6), (7) - January 1, 2026Done Textile furnishings
Washington: No person may manufacture, sell or distribute leather and textile furnishings intended for indoor use that contain intentionally added PFAS. WAC 173-337-110(3) - January 1, 2026Done Upholstered furniture
Washington: No person may manufacture, sell or distribute leather and textile furniture intended for indoor use that contains intentionally added PFAS. WAC 173-337-110(3) - January 1, 2026Done Menstrual products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont any menstrual product to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494a(6), 2494b(a)(2) - January 1, 2026Done Cosmetics
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont any cosmetic product to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494a(2), 2494b(a)(2), (b) - January 1, 2026Done Textile furnishings
Vermont: The textile ban also covers household and business textile articles such as draperies, shower curtains, furnishings, upholstery, bedding, towels, napkins and tablecloths containing intentionally added regulated PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(18), (22), 2494f(b) - January 1, 2026Done Apparel and textiles
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont textiles or textile articles, including apparel and outdoor apparel, to which regulated PFAS have been intentionally added. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(3), (18), (21), (22), 2494f(b) - January 1, 2026Done Children's products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont juvenile products with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(11), 2494f(a)(7) - January 1, 2026Done Menstrual products
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont incontinency protection products with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(9), 2494f(a)(6) - January 1, 2026Done Artificial turf
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont artificial turf with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(4), 2494f(a)(2) - January 1, 2026Done Fabric treatments
Vermont: Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments with intentionally added PFAS. 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(2), 2494f(a)(1) - January 1, 2026Done Release reporting (TRI)
United States (federal): Sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (CASRN 82382-12-5) is added to the TRI list for reporting year 2026, with reports due by July 1, 2027. 40 CFR part 372 - January 1, 2026Done Pesticides
Minnesota: The Department of Agriculture may not register a pesticide product in any of the categories listed in Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5(a) (the 11 Amara's Law categories) if it contains intentionally added PFAS, unless it determines the use is a currently unavoidable use. Minn. Stat. 18B.26, subd. 8(a) - January 1, 2026Done Pesticides
Minnesota: Pesticide registrants must each year either state that a product contains no intentionally added PFAS or report to the Department of Agriculture the name, purpose, and amount of each PFAS in the product. Minn. Stat. 18B.26, subd. 7 - January 1, 2026Done Firefighting foam
Minnesota: The temporary exemption for class B foam with intentionally added PFAS at terminals and oil refineries ended; operators may continue only under a state fire marshal waiver. 2023 Minn. Laws ch. 60, art. 3, sec. 31 - January 1, 2026Done Reporting
Minnesota: Manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota that contain intentionally added PFAS must report to the MPCA a product description with UPC or SKU, the purpose of each PFAS, the amount of each PFAS by CAS number (exact or within an approved range), and contact details. Since May 27, 2026 the duty covers only products manufactured after July 1, 2023. Minn. Stat. 116.943, subds. 2 and 3 - January 1, 2026Done Reporting
Maine: A manufacturer selling a product under a DEP currently unavoidable use determination must file a notification with DEP (product description and sales estimate, purpose and amount of each PFAS, contact details, and the CUU determination relied on) and pay the fee. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(2), (6), (7); 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 90 sections 3 and 6 - January 1, 2026Done Upholstered furniture
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(O), (5)(B-1)(9) - January 1, 2026Done Ski wax
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(L), (5)(B-1)(8) - January 1, 2026Done Textile furnishings
Maine: The textile article ban also covers household and business textiles such as draperies, shower curtains, furnishings, upholstery, bedding, towels, napkins and tablecloths containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(N), (5)(B-1)(7) - January 1, 2026Done Apparel and textiles
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a textile article containing intentionally added PFAS, which includes apparel, accessories, handbags and backpacks. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(E-3), (1)(N), (5)(B-1)(7), (5)(B-2)(2) - January 1, 2026Done Menstrual products
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a menstruation product containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(B-1)(6) - January 1, 2026Done Children's products
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a juvenile product containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(D-1), (5)(B-1)(5) - January 1, 2026Done Dental floss
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine dental floss containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(B-1)(4) - January 1, 2026Done Cosmetics
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a cosmetic product containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(A-11), (5)(B-1)(3) - January 1, 2026Done Cookware
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a cookware product containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(A-10), (5)(B-1)(2) - January 1, 2026Done Cleaning products
Maine: No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a cleaning product containing intentionally added PFAS. 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(A-9), (5)(B-1)(1); 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 90 section 9(B) - January 1, 2026Done Firefighter gear
Illinois: Anyone selling firefighting personal protective clothing containing PFAS to any person, local government, or state agency must give written notice at the time of sale that it contains PFAS and why. 415 ILCS 170/20(a) - January 1, 2026Done Other named products
France: Products covered by the bans that were manufactured before 1 January 2026 may be placed on the market until 31 December 2026; after that they may stay on sale if already placed on the market. Art. 2 of the decree; FAQ questions 8 and 28 - January 1, 2026Done Other named products
France: Sets the residual PFAS thresholds for products banned by Law 2025-188 (cosmetics, ski wax, consumer clothing, footwear and their waterproofing agents): 25 ppb for any PFAS by targeted analysis, 250 ppb for the sum of PFAS by targeted analysis, and 50 ppm for total PFAS including polymers. Code de l'environnement art. D. 525-1 to D. 525-3; FAQ questions 10-18 - January 1, 2026Done Fabric treatments
France: Waterproofing agents for consumer clothing textiles and footwear containing PFAS are banned. Art. 1, I; FAQ question 7 - January 1, 2026Done Apparel and textiles
France: Manufacture, import, export and placing on the market of clothing textiles and footwear for consumers containing PFAS are banned. Art. 1, I; Code de l'environnement art. D. 525-2 - January 1, 2026Done Ski wax
France: Manufacture, import, export and placing on the market of ski waxes containing PFAS are banned. Art. 1, I - January 1, 2026Done Cosmetics
France: Manufacture, import, export and placing on the market of cosmetic products containing PFAS are banned. Art. 1, I; Code de l'environnement art. D. 525-2 - January 1, 2026Done Firefighter gear
Connecticut: Any manufacturer or other person selling turnout gear that contains intentionally added PFAS must give the purchaser written notice at the time of sale stating that the gear contains intentionally added PFAS and why. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c(c)(1) - January 1, 2026Done Labeling
Connecticut: No person may distribute, sell or offer for sale new outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions that contains PFAS unless it carries the disclosure 'Made with PFAS chemicals', including in online listings. Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c(c)(1) - January 1, 2026Done Artificial turf
Colorado: No person may install artificial turf containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals on any property in Colorado. C.R.S. 25-15-605 - January 1, 2026Done Ski wax
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) - January 1, 2026Done Menstrual products
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado menstruation products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) - January 1, 2026Done Dental floss
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado dental floss containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) - January 1, 2026Done Cookware
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado cookware containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) - January 1, 2026Done Cleaning products
Colorado: No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado cleaning products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) - December 29, 2025Done Cosmetics
United States (federal): FDA had to assess PFAS use in cosmetics and publish a report within three years of enactment. FDA released it on December 29, 2025: 51 PFAS were used in 1,744 cosmetic formulations; of the 25 most used, five appeared to present low safety concern, one was identified as a potential safety concern, and the safety of most could not be established because toxicological data are incomplete or unavailable. Pub. L. 117-328, sec. 3506(b) - December 18, 2025Done Firefighting foam
United States (federal): Fluorinated AFFF may not be used at any military installation that had transitioned to a fluorine-free agent meeting the military specification as of December 18, 2025. Pub. L. 116-92, sec. 322(c)(1) - December 3, 2025Done Firefighting foam
European Union: The derogation allowing use of PFOA-containing firefighting foam already installed in systems for Class B fires ended on 3 December 2025. Annex I Part A, PFOA entry, points 4a, 4b, 6 - December 3, 2025Done Other named products
European Union: Manufacture, placing on the market and use of PFOS, its salts and PFOS-related compounds are prohibited; from 3 December 2025 the trace contaminant exemption covers only 0.025 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts and 1 mg/kg for the sum of PFOS-related compounds. Annex I Part A, PFOS entry, points 1-3 - September 30, 2025Done Firefighting foam
Washington: Manufacturers may not sell or offer AFFF to Part 139 certificated airports in Washington. RCW 70A.400.020(2)(b)
Pending decisions to watch
- United States (federal): TSCA 8(a)(7) revisions rule
Proposed November 13, 2025; comments closed December 29, 2025; not final.
Would exempt imported articles, PFAS below 0.1 percent, byproducts, impurities, research substances and non-isolated intermediates. If finalized before late 2026, the reporting window opens 60 days after it takes effect. Source - United States (federal): Drinking water rule changes
Proposed May 20, 2026; comments closed July 20, 2026.
One proposal would rescind the PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and hazard index limits; another would let systems apply for an extension to April 26, 2031 for PFOA and PFOS. The D.C. Circuit heard argument in AWWA v. EPA in September 2026. Source - Delaware: House Substitute 1 for HB 356
Passed both chambers; awaiting the governor's action as of September 21, 2026.
Would restrict the sale and use of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS. Source - Massachusetts: S.3034 and H.5598
In Senate and House Ways and Means committees.
Broad PFAS product bills. Reported phase-in dates run to 2038. Source - New York: S9073
Passed the Senate on February 10, 2026.
Would ban PFAS in textiles, rugs, fabric treatments, cookware, ski wax, paints, cleaning products and dental floss and require manufacturer disclosure. Source - Pennsylvania: HB 1261 and SB 980
HB 1261 tabled in the Senate June 10, 2026; SB 980 in Senate Appropriations.
Firefighting foam sale and use restrictions. Source - North Carolina: H 570
Passed the House 113-0 in April 2025; in Senate Rules.
Would ban training and testing discharges of PFAS firefighting foam. Source - New Mexico: Labeling litigation
Preliminary injunction reported September 16, 2026.
Nine trade groups challenged the 20.13.2 NMAC labeling rule in federal court (ACC v. Kenney, D.N.M.), and a separate appeal is pending in the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Source - European Union: Universal PFAS restriction
SEAC final opinion expected by the end of 2026.
The Risk Assessment Committee adopted its opinion on March 2, 2026. After SEAC, the Commission drafts a decision for the REACH Committee. Source - European Union: Long-chain PFCAs under the POPs Regulation
Adopted by the Commission September 7, 2026; in the objection period.
Would list C9 to C21 PFCAs, their salts and related compounds, applying from December 16, 2026 unless Parliament or Council objects. Source - Canada: PFAS class on CEPA Schedule 1
Proposed March 8, 2025; no final order.
Listing would allow risk management regulations, starting with firefighting foams. Source - United Kingdom: UK REACH firefighting foam restriction
Consultation closed February 18, 2026; decision expected in 2027.
HSE's final opinion is expected in 2026, followed by a decision by the Secretary of State with devolved governments. Source