On 23 March 2023 the US state of Minnesota proposed to prohibit the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products. The proposal mainly covers the following products and takes effect on 1 January 2025.
Carpets or rugs
Cleaning products
Cookware
Cosmetics
Dental floss
Fabric treatments
Children products
Menstrual products
Textile furnishings
Ski wax
Upholstered furniture
On or before 1 January 2026, manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale or distributed in Minnesota that contain intentionally added PFAS must submit the following information to the Commissioner:
1. A brief description of the product, including the universal product code (UPC), stock keeping unit (SKU) or other number code assigned to the product;
2. The purpose for which PFAS are used in the product, including the component parts in any product;
3. The amount of each PFAS in the product, identified by CAS number;
4. The name and address of the manufacturer and the name, address and telephone number of a contact person;
5. Other information as required.
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