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Navigating PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) regulations is no longer just a legal obligation, it’s a strategic necessity. As the U.S. sees a surge of state-level PFAS laws and federal TSCA Section 8(a)(7) mandates, manufacturers face growing pressure to adapt or face fines, product bans, and reputational damage.
Why PFAS Compliance Is Now a Manufacturer Priority
PFAS regulations are accelerating across the United States. From reporting mandates to outright product bans, state lawmakers are no longer waiting for federal action. The result? A fragmented landscape where staying compliant in one state might mean violating rules in another.
Common Compliance Challenges
Prioritization Problem: Manufacturers must decide which state to tackle first. But focusing on one can mean non-compliance in others.
Supplier Fatigue: Collecting tailored data for every regulation overwhelms suppliers, leading to low response rates and unreliable declarations.
Inconsistent Inventories: Many companies maintain state-by-state chemical inventories, which multiplies costs and increases error rates.
The TSCA Inventory Strategy: One List to Rule Them All
The solution? Focus on PFAS listed under the TSCA Inventory.
Why it works:
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PFAS used in U.S. commerce must be TSCA-listed
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One-time data collection satisfies multiple state and federal mandates
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Reduces redundant supplier outreach and reporting overhead
TSCA 8(a)(7) forms the compliance backbone for many states. It’s the logical anchor for product audits and declaration campaigns.
PFAS State Laws: 12 U.S. State Specific Regulations Shaping Compliance in 2025
Here’s a breakdown of twelve U.S. states that have enacted key PFAS laws, what each regulation targets, and how businesses should respond.
Kentucky: HB116 – PFAS Reporting & Working Group Mandate
Effective: January 1, 2025.
Annual reporting, $1,000/day penalties, and wastewater monitoring requirements.
Washington: HB 1047 – Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Effective: January 1, 2025.
PFAS banned in cosmetics. Reformulation support for small businesses. Up to $10,000 fines per violation.
Vermont: Act No. 131 – PFAS Bans in Everyday Products
Effective: Phased from July 2024 to July 2028.
Applies to cookware, food packaging, juvenile products, menstrual goods. Includes education and certification mandates.
New York: Senate Bill S992-B – PFAS-Free Anti-Fog Products
Effective: December 31, 2025.
Bans PFAS in anti-fogging sprays and wipes. Labeling allowed. $25,000 penalties for repeat violations.
Illinois: SB0561 – PFAS Reduction Act
Effective: January 1, 2025.
Bans PFAS in firefighting foams. Requires reporting, proper disposal, and manufacturer disclosures to fire departments.
Connecticut: SB 292 – Comprehensive PFAS Product Ban
Effective: Begins October 2024, fully enforced by January 1, 2028.
Targets over 12 product categories: apparel, cookware, dental floss, carpets. Requires PFAS labeling and DEEP notifications.
Tennessee: SB1786 – PFAS Drinking Water Regulation
Effective: July 1, 2024.
Annual monitoring and public disclosure of PFAS in drinking water. Reinforces transparency in contamination reporting.
Maine: Act to Stop PFAS Pollution
Effective: Reporting in effect; full ban by January 1, 2030.
Requires manufacturers to report products with intentionally added PFAS. Prohibits sale of non-essential PFAS products starting in 2030.
California: Prop 65 & PFAS-Specific Product Bans
Effective: Ongoing.
Mandates PFAS warnings under Prop 65 and bans PFAS in textiles, cookware, and juvenile products under new laws (AB 1817, AB 2771).
Minnesota: PFAS in Consumer Products Act
Effective: Reporting in effect; bans phased in starting January 1, 2025.
Requires manufacturers to disclose PFAS in all products. Bans non-essential PFAS in many categories by 2032.
Michigan: PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban
Effective: Active.
Bans PFAS in Class B firefighting foam. Mandates proper disposal. The State invests in PFAS site remediation.
Colorado: PFAS-Free Labeling and Product Restrictions
Effective: Phased 2024–2026.
Regulates labeling and restricts PFAS in cookware, textiles, carpets, and personal care items. Prohibits misleading “PFAS-free” claims.
Acquis: Your End-to-End PFAS Compliance Solution
Tired of juggling regulations? Acquis streamlines every aspect of PFAS compliance:
✅ Automated Recordkeeping: Capture part, product, and supplier data for TSCA and state laws.
✅ Supplier Outreach at Scale: Auto-filter suppliers by regulation or product line. Fewer emails. Better response rates.
✅ Smart Declarations: Generate reports with built-in validation to prevent non-compliance.
✅ Audit-Ready Reports: Substance-level detail across all parts and products. Exportable, standard-compliant files.
Stay compliant, stay competitive, with Acquis.