[Public Commnet] Draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid
22 Sep 2025
EFSA's Pesticide Peer Review Unit has launched a public consultation on a draft statement on consumer health-based guidance values on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).
[Press release] AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette: Landmark Settlement with DuPont Valued at Over $2 Billion
4 Aug 2025
Attorney General Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner LaTourette announced a groundbreaking environmental settlement, valued at over $2 billion, to remedy long-standing contamination stemming from PFAS as well as other pollutants originating from four industrial sites. It is the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.
Minnesota’s PFAS ban will exempt youth powersports products
31 Jul 2025
An exemption carved out by Minnesota lawmakers will allow powersports dealerships to resume selling vehicles that have been sitting in showrooms for more than six months now.
DOD publishes 2025 update on critical PFAS uses, recommends risk-based approach to defining PFAS
25 Jul 2025
According to the report, PFAS are critical to the national security of the United States, and there is a need “to ensure that the dwindling number of domestic PFAS manufacturers remain able to and capable of providing PFAS critical to national security…”
Washington State Solicits Comments on Proposed PFAS Restrictions for Apparel and Cleaning Products
17 Jul 2025
If the proposed regulations are adopted, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of three categories of products— “apparel and accessories,” “cleaning products,” and “automotive washes”—would be barred in Washington state beginning January 1, 2027, if they contain intentionally added PFAS.
Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land
17 Jul 2025
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state's ratepayers.
Maine adopts more stringent standard for PFAS in drinking water
15 Jul 2025
Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, sponsored legislation to require Maine to match the federal standard of four parts per trillion of PFAS in drinking water. As it is now, state law allows up to 20 parts per trillion.
Trump administration yanks $15m in research into PFAS on US farms: ‘not just stupid, it’s evil’
11 Jul 2025
The Trump administration has killed nearly $15m in research into PFAS contamination of US farmland, bringing to a close studies that public health advocates say are essential for understanding a worrying source of widespread food contamination.
DEP’s Efforts to Address PFAS in the Environment
9 Jul 2025
DEP continues its efforts to investigate and understand PFAS in the environment and the ecological and human health risks associated with PFAS contamination.
‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law
3 Jul 2025
Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on PFAS and synthetic fibres over health concerns.
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
30 Jun 2025
State Senators Gene Yaw (R) and Nick Miller (D) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2026.
Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
25 Jun 2025
The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
24 Jun 2025
In a 5-2 ruling on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate polluters who produce hazardous substances such as PFAS through the state’s toxic spills law.
Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.
Oregon Legislature approves study of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer
20 Jun 2025
“When companies manufacture and use PFAS, they become part of our world,” she said. “We owe it to Oregon farmers, rural communities, and consumers to fully understand what ends up in our water and soils.”