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State-by-State Comparison: PFAS in Products Legislation Across the US
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Legislation regarding PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products has been gaining a lot of momentum across the United States over the past several years.
PFAS in Products Legislation in the US: Guide Overview
While there is no federal ban on the use of PFAS in products, many states have been active in legislating PFAS use. Each state has its own legislative agenda and priorities, making it very difficult to keep on top of daily legislative activities across the 50 states.
This guide maps the current patchwork of state-level activity and provides an overview of key PFAS in products requirements that have been proposed and enacted nationwide.
The comparison chart serves as a practical reference for understanding the scope and direction of legislative activity, helping you more easily navigate these complexities by consolidating key PFAS in products legislation across the states.
This Guide Covers
- Overview of state-level PFAS in products legislation across the US
- High-level comparison of enacted and proposed legislation
- Scope of products covered under different state laws such as apparel, textiles, cookware, carpets and rugs, children’s products, etc.
- Scope of obligations in different states which include bans on use in specific products, registration, labeling, and certificates of compliance
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