[Public Comment] Prohibition of the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, excluding fluoropolymers, in firefighting foams in Canada

25 Nov 2025

The main purpose of this consultation document is to inform interested parties and solicit comments on the proposed regulatory approach to prohibit the manufacture, import, use and sale of PFAS in firefighting foams for those PFAS that are not already regulated.

Illinois bans PFAS in firefighter gear

29 Sep 2025

Illinois firefighters will soon be protected by gear free of PFAS — toxic “forever chemicals” linked to cancer — under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

[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).

Michigan AG Nessel secures settlements for PFAS cleanup at White Pigeon paper mill site

20 Sep 2025

The settlements allow funding to be used for response activities to address PFAS released into the environment, and requires action to address sources of past and ongoing releases of PFAS into the White Pigeon River, according to a release.

EPA Approves Four New Pesticides That Qualify as PFAS

8 Sep 2025

Despite MAHA promises to reduce chemical exposures, experts warn the Trump administration is approving a wave of ‘frightening’ pesticides.

PFAS in consumer products: State-by-state regulations - September 2025

4 Sep 2025

This area is rapidly developing as states create new laws or amend existing ones, and the penalties and litigation risks for non-compliance can be significant.

PEER Petitions MAHA Commission to Remove PFAS from U.S. Food Chain

29 Aug 2025

On August 13, 2025, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) announced that it petitioned the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the food chain.

Europe drafts PFAS restrictions

21 Aug 2025

ECHA, the arm of the European Commission (EC) responsible for managing the use of chemicals in the EU, has proposed a series of measures to reduce the risks posed by PFAS under the EC’s current legislation.

Massachusetts and Maine lawmakers unite to tackle PFAS contamination

12 Aug 2025

Lawmakers from Massachusetts and Maine convened at a farm in Arundel, Maine to address the pressing issue of PFAS contamination.

PFAS in Medical Devices

11 Aug 2025

The ECRI review found no conclusive evidence of patient health issues associated with PTFE as a material.

[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.

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