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

September 4, 2025

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"SUMMARY

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by state laws regulating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products. 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.

PFAS BACKGROUND

PFAS are a family of chemicals comprised of somewhere between 8,000-15,000 compounds depending on the regulatory definition. According to the EPA, PFAS can be found in food packaging, household products, and personal care products. Not surprisingly, these categories – along with others - have been the focus for states as they develop and implement their consumer product PFAS laws.

SPECIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCT REGULATIONS

Below is an overview of enacted and proposed state laws and regulations as of August 29, 2025, to assist you in investigating whether your products may be impacted."