It strengthens the 2025 PFAS Protection Act, which provides a framework for restricting intentionally added PFAS in consumer products in the state, by setting a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in addition to reporting, labelling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties.
The Environmental Improvement Board in the US state of New Mexico has finalised a rule regulating intentionally-added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1.
It strengthens the 2025 PFAS Protection Act by setting a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption, in addition to reporting, labelling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties.
Unless exempted, beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer in that state may not sell, offer for sale or distribute directly or indirectly several products, including packaging and juvenile products, if they contain intentionally added PFAS.
The ban will extend to carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, textiles, textile furnishings, ski wax and upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2028.
Effective January 1, 2032, a manufacturer in the state cannot engage in any of the above activities unless the Board has adopted a rule providing that the use of PFAS in that product is determined to be CUU or is otherwise exempt.
Manufacturers may apply for exemption by submitting a CUU proposal.
A list of approved CUUs will be available later to the public.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
