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...
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August 10, 2026
Minnesota States Extension Requests for PFAS Reporting Must Be Postmarked August 16, 2026
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...
July 30, 2026
New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling and Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply to Industrial Products
As we reported in our May 4, 2026, memorandum , on May 5, 2026, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a final rule on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The most controversial and burdensome part of the rule has been a labeling requirement for products manufactured after January 1, 2027. This week, an NMED representative stated that “[i]t is NMED’s position that the scope is limited to consumer products as that term is defined in the PFAS...
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) unless the manufacturer provides prior notification to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and labels these products. The consumer products are apparel; carpets or rugs; cleaning products; cookware; cosmetic products; dental floss; fabric treatments; children’s...
May 29, 2026
Minnesota Legislature Amends PFAS Statute to Exclude Older Products from PFAS Reporting Requirements
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...
May 28, 2026
Connecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form for Manufacturers; Will Post Fillable Version in Early June
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) unless the manufacturer provides prior notification to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and labels these products. The consumer products are apparel; carpets or rugs; cleaning products; cookware; cosmetic products; dental floss; fabric treatments; children’s...
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...
April 16, 2026
Minnesota Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026, Provides Resources and Support for Using Reporting System
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on April 15, 2026, that it has extended the deadline to report intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in Minnesota from July 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026. MPCA states that it extended the deadline to allow manufacturers additional time to use the upgraded reporting guide (which explains basic function of the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM)), supplemental guide (which...
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...