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Is Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) banned where you sell?

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Market
Status
Requirement, dates and source
United States (federal)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California (US state)
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

“(A)Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS); heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid (CAS no. 1763-23-1).”
HSC 108980(a)(12)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row). In force since 10 Nov 2018.

Chemical
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
1763-23-1
Date listed
10 Nov 2017

Prop 65 list row: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Colorado (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Connecticut (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Hawaii (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Illinois (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Maryland (US state)
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

“(i) Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or heptadecafluorooctane–1–sulfonic acid (CAS no. 1763–23–1);”
21-259.2(b)(12)(i) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Md. Code, Health-General 21-259.2(opens in a new tab)
Maine (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Minnesota (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

New Hampshire (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

New Jersey (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

New Mexico (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

New York (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Oregon (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Rhode Island (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Vermont (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Washington (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

European Union
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid [1] · 1763-23-1 [1] · 217-179-8 [1]

Annex II entry 1493 · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.1.3
Foodstuffs
Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
6,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,40
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,50
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
8,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Show 7 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.1.4
Foodstuffs
Meat of game animals, with the exception of bear meat
PFOS (µg/kg)
5,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
3,5
PFNA (µg/kg)
1,5
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,60
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
9,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.4: Meat and edible offal > Meat of game animals, with the exception of bear meat — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.1.5
Foodstuffs
Offal of game animals, with the exception of bear offal
PFOS (µg/kg)
50
PFOA (µg/kg)
25
PFNA (µg/kg)
45
PFHxS (µg/kg)
3,0
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
50

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.5: Meat and edible offal > Offal of game animals, with the exception of bear offal — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish, except products listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3; Muscle meat of fish listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3, in case it is intended for the production of food for infants and young children
PFOS (µg/kg)
2,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,50
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
2,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of fish, except products listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3; Muscle meat of fish listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3, in case it is intended for the production of food for infants and young children — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 7 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras); Bonito (Sarda and Orcynopsis species); Burbot (Lota lota); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Flounder (Platichthys flesus and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus); Grey mullet (Mugil cephalus); Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus); Pike (Esox species); Plaice (Pleuronectes and Lepidopsetta species); Sardine and pilchard (Sardina species); Seabass (Dicentrarchus species); Sea catfish (Silurus and Pangasius species); Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus); Tench (Tinca tinca); Vendace (Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius); Silverly lightfish (Phosichthys argenteus); Wild salmon and wild trout (wild Salmo and Oncorhynchus species); Wolf fish (Anarhichas species)
PFOS (µg/kg)
7,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
1,0
PFNA (µg/kg)
2,5
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
8,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras); Bonito (Sarda and Orcynopsis species); Burbot (Lota lota); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus)… — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 35 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.2.1.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Babel (Barbus barbus); Bream (Abramis species); Char (Salvelinus species); Eel (Anguilla species); Pike-perch (Sander species); Perch (Perca fluviatilis); Roach (Rutilus rutilus); Smelt (Osmerus species); Whitefish (Coregonus species other than those listed in 4.2.2.1.2)
PFOS (µg/kg)
35
PFOA (µg/kg)
8,0
PFNA (µg/kg)
8,0
PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,5
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
45

Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Babel (Barbus barbus); Bream (Abramis species); Char (Salvelinus species); Eel (Anguilla species); Pike-perch (Sander species)… — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten".

Point
4.2.2.2
Foodstuffs
Crustaceans and bivalve molluscs
PFOS (µg/kg)
3,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFNA (µg/kg)
1,0
PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,5
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
5,0
Remarks
For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. For canned crustaceans, the maximum level applies to the whole content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole composite product, Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans and bivalve molluscs — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.2.3
Foodstuffs
Eggs
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,30
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,30
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,7

Annex I rows, point 4.2.3: Eggs — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

From the official list: Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid [1] · 1763-23-1 [1] · 217-179-8 [1]

Annex II entry 1493 · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Japan
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

South Korea
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • United States (federal)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • California (US state)
    Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

    “(A)Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS); heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid (CAS no. 1763-23-1).”
    HSC 108980(a)(12)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row). In force since 10 Nov 2018.

    Chemical
    Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    an authoritative body (AB)
    CAS No.
    1763-23-1
    Date listed
    10 Nov 2017

    Prop 65 list row: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • Colorado (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Connecticut (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Hawaii (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Illinois (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Maryland (US state)
    Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

    “(i) Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or heptadecafluorooctane–1–sulfonic acid (CAS no. 1763–23–1);”
    21-259.2(b)(12)(i) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Md. Code, Health-General 21-259.2(opens in a new tab)
  • Maine (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Minnesota (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • New Hampshire (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • New Jersey (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • New Mexico (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • New York (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Oregon (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Rhode Island (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Vermont (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Washington (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • European Union
    Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

    From the consolidated text: Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid [1] · 1763-23-1 [1] · 217-179-8 [1]

    Annex II entry 1493 · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    6,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,40
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,50
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    8,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
    Show 7 more rules for this market

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.1.4
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of game animals, with the exception of bear meat
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    5,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    3,5
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    1,5
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,60
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    9,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.4: Meat and edible offal > Meat of game animals, with the exception of bear meat — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.1.5
    Foodstuffs
    Offal of game animals, with the exception of bear offal
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    50
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    25
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    45
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    3,0
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    50

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.5: Meat and edible offal > Offal of game animals, with the exception of bear offal — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of fish, except products listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3; Muscle meat of fish listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3, in case it is intended for the production of food for infants and young children
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    2,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,50
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    2,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of fish, except products listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3; Muscle meat of fish listed in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3, in case it is intended for the production of food for infants and young children — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 7 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras); Bonito (Sarda and Orcynopsis species); Burbot (Lota lota); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Flounder (Platichthys flesus and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus); Grey mullet (Mugil cephalus); Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus); Pike (Esox species); Plaice (Pleuronectes and Lepidopsetta species); Sardine and pilchard (Sardina species); Seabass (Dicentrarchus species); Sea catfish (Silurus and Pangasius species); Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus); Tench (Tinca tinca); Vendace (Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius); Silverly lightfish (Phosichthys argenteus); Wild salmon and wild trout (wild Salmo and Oncorhynchus species); Wolf fish (Anarhichas species)
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    7,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    2,5
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    8,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras); Bonito (Sarda and Orcynopsis species); Burbot (Lota lota); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus)… — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 35 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.2.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Babel (Barbus barbus); Bream (Abramis species); Char (Salvelinus species); Eel (Anguilla species); Pike-perch (Sander species); Perch (Perca fluviatilis); Roach (Rutilus rutilus); Smelt (Osmerus species); Whitefish (Coregonus species other than those listed in 4.2.2.1.2)
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    35
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    8,0
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    8,0
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,5
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    45

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.1.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Fish meat > Muscle meat of the following fish, in case it is not intended for the production of food for infants and young children: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Babel (Barbus barbus); Bream (Abramis species); Char (Salvelinus species); Eel (Anguilla species); Pike-perch (Sander species)… — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten".

    Point
    4.2.2.2
    Foodstuffs
    Crustaceans and bivalve molluscs
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    3,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,5
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Remarks
    For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. For canned crustaceans, the maximum level applies to the whole content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole composite product, Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.2.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans and bivalve molluscs — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.2.3
    Foodstuffs
    Eggs
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,7

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.3: Eggs — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
    Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

    From the official list: Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid [1] · 1763-23-1 [1] · 217-179-8 [1]

    Annex II entry 1493 · fetched 2026-10-10

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • Japan
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • South Korea
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California

Prop 65 listing

California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Listing
Listed 2017-11-10 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Warning applies from
10 Nov 2018
Requirement
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
Warning wording
This product can expose you to Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Chemical
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
1763-23-1
Date listed
10 Nov 2017

Prop 65 list row: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Groups

Group memberships

Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.

  • Banned cosmetic ingredients from 2025 in California (US state): The 12 numbered ingredient groups of Health and Safety Code 108980(a) (phthalates DBP and DEHP, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m- and o-phenylenediamine and their salts, and 13 listed PFAS and their salts) when intentionally added to a cosmetic product. The statute prints CAS 355-76-2 for nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (HSC 108980(a)(12)(H)); that number fails the CAS check digit, so the registry number 335-76-2 is listed as well (deliberate addition).

    “a person or entity shall not manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    HSC 108980(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: HSC 108980(a)(opens in a new tab)

  • Banned cosmetic ingredients in Maryland (US state): The 12 numbered ingredients of Md. Health-General 21-259.2(b): DBP, DEHP, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m- and o-phenylenediamine and salts, and 13 listed PFAS and salts, when intentionally added. The statute prints CAS 335-76-2 for nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (21-259.2(b)(12)(viii)); the group uses that number as printed (the California text prints 355-76-2 for the same substance).

    “a person may not knowingly manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in the State a cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    Health-General 21-259.2(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Health-General 21-259.2(b)(opens in a new tab)

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

Prop 65 notices: 38Safety Gate alerts: 0CPSC recalls: 0

38 records dated 31 Jan 2025 to 3 Sep 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

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