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Last month, on September 15, 2026, reports on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were due in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) October 13, 2026, Daily Digest Bulletin, “[i]nformation on about 23,500 products is currently published. This reflects about 16% of reports received as of Oct[ober] 13, 2026.” MPCA notes that manufacturers that submitted information should not be concerned if the submitted data...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on September 22, 2026, that it has confirmed that product manufacturers in certain key categories have largely transitioned to safer products. MPCA states that it purchases products to test for compliance with Minnesota’s prohibitions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), lead, and cadmium from brick-and-mortar and online stores. In this round of testing, MPCA “looked at multiple categories of products subject to the early PFAS...

As we discussed in our recent podcast episode, manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale in Minnesota must submit a report by September 15, 2026, that includes information about each product or component that contains intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Minnesota legislature amended the statute in May 2026 to exclude products manufactured before July 1, 2023, from the reporting requirements. This date exemption applies to the...

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory Analyst for B&C, to discuss recent developments in state PFAS regulation. Carla and I visited a few months ago, but there have been so many recent developments, we thought we needed to visit again to ensure our listeners are well informed. We discuss what is new with PFAS reporting and labeling under the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act. New guidance is welcome, as there has been a lack of...

Reports on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are sold in Minnesota are due September 15, 2026. Any manufacturer of a product manufactured after July 1, 2023, that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota and that contains intentionally added PFAS must report.  A manufacturer includes the entity that produces the product, the entity that contracts production of the product under its brand or label, and the...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on May 28, 2026, that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) signed a bill on May 26, 2026, amending Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) reporting requirements by excluding products manufactured before July 1, 2023. MPCA states that manufacturers or their representatives now must report products that: Are manufactured after July 1, 2023; Are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota; and Contain intentionally added...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on April 23, 2026, the release of version 1.2 of the online system for reporting products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM). According to MPCA, the enhancements include: A button to the create report page to download the template directly, and generating a pop-up box with reminders to enable macros once downloaded and see the reporting...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a webinar on February 26, 2026, on its currently unavoidable use (CUU) rule concepts. Under Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) statute, beginning January 1, 2032, intentionally added PFAS in almost all products will be prohibited in Minnesota unless MPCA issues a CUU determination for the use of the PFAS. MPCA has posted a recording of the webinar, presentation slides, and a summary of the draft rule concepts. Comments on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on February 28, 2026, that it has updated the online system for reporting products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM). Manufacturers or their representatives will use PRISM to report on intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota by July 1, 2026. According to MPCA’s website, PRISM 1.1 includes: Additional chemicals; Open...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on January 30, 2026, that the online system for reporting products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), is now available. Manufacturers or their representatives will use PRISM to report on intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota by July 1, 2026. MPCA notes that all information will be available to the...