USA: Connecticut expanded PFAS bans to other products
JUNE 2024 - HARDLINES, SOFTLINES, TOYS AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
Connecticut has taken further steps towards eliminating toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals from everyday consumer products. Since 2023, a ban on food packaging1 containing PFAS has been in effect. Recently, the Governor signed Bill SB No. 2922, which regulates more products containing intentionally added PFAS. This includes textiles, children's products, cookware, cosmetics, etc. The ban on sales of these regulated products will take into effect on 1 January 2028.
Table A shows the highlights of the Bill No.SB 292 and the key components of this legislation include:
- notification of products containing PFAS;
- Manufacturers are required to submit notifications to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (the Department) by including a description of the product and the amount of PFAS chemicals it contains.
- labelling of PFAS-added products;
- prohibition of PFAS-added products.
- certifications of compliance should be provided to the Department upon request.
From this recently published bill, Connecticut has adopted certain key components as per the PFAS model legislation published by the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) which proactively addresses environmental-related topics. The PFAS model legislation3 aims to provide a menu for jurisdictions to choose particular requirements that fit states’ needs and this voluntary initiative may help to improve the consistency of PFAS legislation in various states.
The following products containing intentionally added PFAS are covered under this bill:
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 refers to protective clothing worn for firefighting and emergency medical services.
Table A. Highlights of the SB No. 292
Scope | Requirements | Date of application |
Soil amendments from any biosolids or wastewater sludge | The use, sell or offer for sales of these item contain 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: | 1 July 2026 |
Products (A to N) contain intentionally added PFAS | The manufacture, sell or offer for sales or distribute for sales of these item is prohibited. | 1 January 2028 |
[3] NEWMOA - PFAS Model legislation
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