PFAS laws in several U.S. states take effect

Several U.S. state laws related to the use of PFAS in products, such as bans and warning label mandates, went into effect Jan. 1.

These states include Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Vermont. Visit Advanced Textile Association’s PFAS Resource Center for information and updates about other state PFAS laws and regulations.

Connecticut

Most products (including many textiles) must now contain a warning label if the product contains “intentionally added” PFAS. A full ban is scheduled to begin in 2028. For more information, click here.

Illinois

Companies that sell personal protective clothing to firefighters are now required to disclose the purpose of the PFAS used. Effective January 2027, the sale of clothing that contains intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited. Effective January 2032, the sale of certain consumer products that contain PFAS will be banned (i.e. apparel, incontinence products, juvenile products, menstrual products). For more information, click here.

Maine

The use of PFAS is now banned for all textile products. For more information, click here.

Minnesota

The use of PFAS is now banned in several categories, including pesticides and firefighting foam. A full ban is scheduled for 2032. For more information, click here.

Vermont

PFAS is now prohibited in firefighting equipment, artificial turf, incontinence products, juvenile products, menstrual products and upholstered furniture. For more information, click here.