Lynn L. Bergeson, “What New Mexico’s Proposed PFAS Labeling Rule Means for Manufacturers,” Chemical Processing, March 17, 2026.

2026 will be a consequential year for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation. Safer States released an analysis in February reporting on 2026 state chemical initiatives. According to the analysis, at least 15 major state laws and regulations are expected to take shape, including broad restrictions on PFAS. This column focuses on New Mexico’s proposed rule implementing the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act. What makes the New Mexico proposal so interesting is the consumer-facing label requirements for products that contain intentionally added PFAS.