New York moves to ban PFAS from clothes

By Rick Reisman | Spectrum News | January 3, 2023

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“New York state is set to ban the use of PFAS chemcials in the manufacturing of apparel and clothing under a law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The measure is set to take effect on the final day of 2023.

Environmental organizations had sought to ban PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, chemicals over concerns the usage can be toxic to people. At the same time, washing the garments can lead to the chemical seeping into groundwater and the drinking water supply.

PFAS are considered ‘forever chemicals’ by advocates who have sought to ban their usage in a variety of consumer and industrial goods in recent years."

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