USA: Connecticut approved label words for products containing PFAS
December 2025 - Hardlines, softlines and toys and children's products
Beginning 1 July 2026, the US Connecticut requires certain products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) be labelled with approved words. This is to inform purchasers PFAS is present. Under the recently released Order1 which took effect 1 December 2025, the following words must be used:
- “Contains PFAS";
- "Made with PFAS";
- "Made with PFAS chemicals";
- "Made with intentionally added PFAS";
- "This product contains PFAS".
Table A highlights the requirements of Connecticut PFAS rules2
Table A: Summary of Connecticut PFAS requirements
Scope | Requirements | Date of application |
|---|---|---|
Soil amendments from any biosolids or wastewater sludge | The use, sell or offer for sales of these items containing PFAS is prohibited | 1 October 2024 |
Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions contains PFAS | Such product must be accompanied by the statement “Made with PFAS chemicals” | 1 January 2026 |
Turnout gear with intentionally added PFAS | The manufacturer or other person who sells such product shall provide written notice to the purchaser stating the product has intentionally added PFAS and the reason PFAS is added. | 1 January 2026 |
Products (A to L) contain intentionally added PFAS | Notification: The manufacturers should provide prior notification to the Department if these products contain intentionally added PFAS. Otherwise, such products cannot be sold;
Information disclosure: All labels shall be clearly visible to inform the purchaser, using words or symbols approved by the Department that PFAS is present in the product. The label should be durable to remain legible for the useful life of the product. Only approved label words can be used. | 1 July 2026 |
Products (A to N) contain intentionally added PFAS | The manufacture, sell or offer for sales or distribute for sales of these items is prohibited. | 1 January 2028 |
Note:
List of regulated products
A) apparel;
B) carpet and rugs;
C) cleaning products;
D) cookware;
E) cosmetic products;
F) dental floss;
G) fabric treatment;
H) children’s products;
I) menstruation products;
J) textile furnishing;
K) ski wax;
L) upholstered furniture;
M) outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions;
N) turnout gear which means protective clothing worn for firefighting and emergency medical services.
References:
[2] TÜV SÜD E-ssentials, June 2024
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