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What counts as PFAS?
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PFAS: any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it), except substances that only contain the structural elements CF3-X or X-CF2-X' as specified in Article 5(5)
Defined by structure; no member list
“‘PFAS’ means any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it), except substances that only contain the following structural elements:”
For 40 CFR part 705: any chemical substance or mixture containing a chemical substance that structurally contains at least one of the sub-structures R-(CF2)-CF(R')R'' (both the CF2 and CF moieties saturated carbons), R-CF2OCF2-R' (R and R' either F, O or saturated carbons), or CF3C(CF3)R'R'' (R' and R'' either F or saturated carbons).
Defined by structure; no member list
“any chemical substance or mixture containing a chemical substance that structurally contains at least one of the following three sub-structures:”
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Regulated PFAS (textile articles) means (1) PFAS a manufacturer has intentionally added that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including PFAS components of intentionally added chemicals and intentional breakdown products, or (2) PFAS in a product or product component at or above, as measured in total organic fluorine, 100 ppm commencing January 1, 2025 and 50 ppm commencing January 1, 2027.
Defined by structure; no member list
“(2) The presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above the following thresholds, as measured in total organic fluorine: (A)Commencing January 1, 2025, 100 parts per million. (B)Commencing January 1, 2027, 50 parts per million.”
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Regulated PFAS (food packaging) means (A) PFAS a manufacturer has intentionally added that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including components and intentional breakdown products, or (B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.
Defined by structure; no member list
“(B)The presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.”
Intentionally added PFAS chemicals means PFAS chemicals that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect on the product; it includes PFAS chemicals that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical. "PFAS chemicals" has the meaning set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-1302(7); that definition is not in the stored session laws.
Defined by structure; no member list
(12) (a) "INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS CHEMICALS" MEANS PFAS CHEMICALS THAT A MANUFACTURER HAS INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO A PRODUCT AND THAT HAVE A FUNCTIONAL OR TECHNICAL EFFECT ON THE PRODUCT. (b) "INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS CHEMICALS" INCLUDES PFAS CHEMICALS THAT ARE INTENTIONAL BREAKDOWN PRODUCTS OF AN ADDED CHEMICAL.
PFAS means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.
Defined by structure; no member list
(20) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
All members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Defined by structure; no member list
"PFAS" means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacture of a product if the continued presence of the PFAS is desired in the final product or in one of the product's components to perform a specific function in the final product; it does not include PFAS present due to use of water containing PFAS if the manufacturer took no action that resulted in the PFAS being present in the water.
Defined by structure; no member list
“means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom”
When used in firefighting agents and equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets: a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Defined by structure; no member list
“PFAS chemicals” means, when used in fire–fighting agents, fire–fighting equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance or quality or to perform a specific function, and also includes any degradation by-products of PFAS.
Defined by structure; no member list
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.
Defined by structure; no member list
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final package or packaging component to perform a specific function.
Defined by structure; no member list
"Intentionally added" means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final package or packaging component to perform a specific function.
PFAS has the meaning given in 40 C.F.R. 705.3.
Defined by structure; no member list
(n) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or "PFAS" means "PFAS" as defined in 40 C.F.R. 705.3.
PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a product or intentionally used during the development of a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function; it includes degradation byproducts of PFAS and excludes a technically unavoidable trace quantity that stems from impurities of natural or synthetic ingredients or the manufacturing process, storage, or migration from packaging.
Defined by structure; no member list
“means PFAS added to a product or intentionally used during the development of a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function”
A substance in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Defined by structure; no member list
"per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance" means a 3 substance in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals 4 containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom;
For food packaging, PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added chemical means a chemical in a product that serves an intended function in the product component (ECL 37-0209(2) refers to 37-0901(11)).
Defined by structure; no member list
“a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom”
A substance included in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Defined by structure; no member list
“Perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance” means a substance included in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a covered product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function; it includes degradation byproducts of PFAS and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical, and PFAS used as a processing agent, mold release agent or intermediate where PFAS is detected in the final covered product.
Defined by structure; no member list
“Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means the addition of a chemical in a product that serves an intended function in the product component.
Defined by structure; no member list
substances” or “PFAS” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Regulated PFAS means (A) PFAS that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including PFAS components of intentionally added chemicals and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical that also have a functional or technical effect in the product; or (B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine (50 parts per million from July 1, 2027). Used for the textiles ban 9 V.S.A. 2494m.
Defined by structure; no member list
“(B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.”
PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added priority chemical or intentionally added means a chemical that serves an intended function in the final product or in the manufacturing of the product or part of the product; chemicals present from recycled materials are not intentionally added. Ecology presumes detection of total fluorine indicates intentional addition of PFAS (above 50 ppm for the later-dated products); a manufacturer may rebut.
Defined by structure; no member list
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
- Definition
- PFAS: any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it), except substances that only contain the structural elements CF3-X or X-CF2-X' as specified in Article 5(5)
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“‘PFAS’ means any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it), except substances that only contain the following structural elements:”
Art. 5(5) · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Art. 5(5)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- For 40 CFR part 705: any chemical substance or mixture containing a chemical substance that structurally contains at least one of the sub-structures R-(CF2)-CF(R')R'' (both the CF2 and CF moieties saturated carbons), R-CF2OCF2-R' (R and R' either F, O or saturated carbons), or CF3C(CF3)R'R'' (R' and R'' either F or saturated carbons).
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“any chemical substance or mixture containing a chemical substance that structurally contains at least one of the following three sub-structures:”
40 CFR 705.3 (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705.3 (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Regulated PFAS (textile articles) means (1) PFAS a manufacturer has intentionally added that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including PFAS components of intentionally added chemicals and intentional breakdown products, or (2) PFAS in a product or product component at or above, as measured in total organic fluorine, 100 ppm commencing January 1, 2025 and 50 ppm commencing January 1, 2027.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“(2) The presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above the following thresholds, as measured in total organic fluorine: (A)Commencing January 1, 2025, 100 parts per million. (B)Commencing January 1, 2027, 50 parts per million.”
Health & Safety Code 108970(g)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Health & Safety Code 108970(g)(2)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Regulated PFAS (food packaging) means (A) PFAS a manufacturer has intentionally added that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including components and intentional breakdown products, or (B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“(B)The presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.”
Health & Safety Code 109000(a)(3) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Health & Safety Code 109000(a)(3)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Intentionally added PFAS chemicals means PFAS chemicals that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect on the product; it includes PFAS chemicals that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical. "PFAS chemicals" has the meaning set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-1302(7); that definition is not in the stored session laws.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
(12) (a) "INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS CHEMICALS" MEANS PFAS CHEMICALS THAT A MANUFACTURER HAS INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO A PRODUCT AND THAT HAVE A FUNCTIONAL OR TECHNICAL EFFECT ON THE PRODUCT. (b) "INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS CHEMICALS" INCLUDES PFAS CHEMICALS THAT ARE INTENTIONAL BREAKDOWN PRODUCTS OF AN ADDED CHEMICAL.
25-15-603(12) · fetched 2026-10-08Colorado General Assembly: 25-15-603(12)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
(20) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
sec. 1(a)(20) · fetched 2026-10-08Connecticut General Assembly: sec. 1(a)(20)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- All members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"PFAS" means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Act 152 (2022) section 2, definitions · fetched 2026-10-23Hawaii State Legislature (conference draft as enacted; Internet Archive capture): Act 152 (2022) section 2, definitions(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacture of a product if the continued presence of the PFAS is desired in the final product or in one of the product's components to perform a specific function in the final product; it does not include PFAS present due to use of water containing PFAS if the manufacturer took no action that resulted in the PFAS being present in the water.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom”
415 ILCS 170/5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Illinois General Assembly: 415 ILCS 170/5(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- When used in firefighting agents and equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets: a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“PFAS chemicals” means, when used in fire–fighting agents, fire–fighting equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
§6-1601(e) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23Maryland General Assembly (Statute Text): §6-1601(e)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance or quality or to perform a specific function, and also includes any degradation by-products of PFAS.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
§1614 sub-1 F · fetched 2026-10-08Maine Legislature: §1614 sub-1 F(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
§116.943 subd. 1(q) · fetched 2026-10-08Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: §116.943 subd. 1(q)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final package or packaging component to perform a specific function.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"Intentionally added" means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final package or packaging component to perform a specific function.
§325F.075 subd. 1(d) · fetched 2026-10-08Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: §325F.075 subd. 1(d)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS has the meaning given in 40 C.F.R. 705.3.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
(n) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or "PFAS" means "PFAS" as defined in 40 C.F.R. 705.3.
RSA 149-M:64, I(n) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, I(n)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a product or intentionally used during the development of a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function; it includes degradation byproducts of PFAS and excludes a technically unavoidable trace quantity that stems from impurities of natural or synthetic ingredients or the manufacturing process, storage, or migration from packaging.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“means PFAS added to a product or intentionally used during the development of a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function”
C.56:3-55 (definition of intentionally added PFAS) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08New Jersey Legislature: C.56:3-55 (definition of intentionally added PFAS)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- A substance in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance" means a 3 substance in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals 4 containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom;
Section 2(S) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): Section 2(S)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- For food packaging, PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added chemical means a chemical in a product that serves an intended function in the product component (ECL 37-0209(2) refers to 37-0901(11)).
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom”
ECL 37-0203(6) as described on NYSDEC page (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08NYS Department of Environmental Conservation: ECL 37-0203(6) as described on NYSDEC page(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- A substance included in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“Perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance” means a substance included in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
ORS 459.465(3) · fetched 2026-10-23Oregon Legislature (ORS 2025 edition and OLIS enrolled bill; Internet Archive captures): ORS 459.465(3)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a covered product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function; it includes degradation byproducts of PFAS and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical, and PFAS used as a processing agent, mold release agent or intermediate where PFAS is detected in the final covered product.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-3(19) · fetched 2026-10-08Rhode Island General Assembly: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-3(19)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means the addition of a chemical in a product that serves an intended function in the product component.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
substances” or “PFAS” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
9 V.S.A. 2494e(13) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494e(13)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Regulated PFAS means (A) PFAS that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including PFAS components of intentionally added chemicals and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical that also have a functional or technical effect in the product; or (B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine (50 parts per million from July 1, 2027). Used for the textiles ban 9 V.S.A. 2494m.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“(B) the presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.”
9 V.S.A. 2494e(15) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494e(15)(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added priority chemical or intentionally added means a chemical that serves an intended function in the final product or in the manufacturing of the product or part of the product; chemicals present from recycled materials are not intentionally added. Ecology presumes detection of total fluorine indicates intentional addition of PFAS (above 50 ppm for the later-dated products); a manufacturer may rebut.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
"Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
WAC 173-337-025 · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-025(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
123 rules.
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
BanUS-VT
PFAS as defined in Vermont (US state)Banned
Exemptions (1)
The food packaging ban does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“(d) This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 30 May 2024. Wayback Machine copy of the Vermont Legislature's Act 131 PDF (signed 2024-05-30); amended by Act 54 of 2025, and the current 9 V.S.A. ch. 63 text is not stored.
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2026
Act 131 Sec. 13(1): "(1) Sec. 1 (chemicals in cosmetic and menstrual products), Sec. 3 (PFAS in consumer products), Sec. 6 (PFAS in firefighting agents and equipment), and Sec. 7 (chemicals of concern in food packaging) shall take effect on January 1, 2026;" Food package = package or packaging component intended for direct food contact (2494w(3)); any material, so all disposables nodes.
“a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally added and are present in any amount.”
BanUS-WA
PFAS as defined in Washington (US state)Banned
Exemptions (2)
In-state retailer may sell existing stock until January 1, 2026
“An in-state retailer in possession of cosmetic products on the date that restrictions on the sale of the products takes effect under this section may exhaust its existing stock through sales to the public until January 1, 2026.”
Prescription drugs approved by FDA are not cosmetic products; ingredients regulated as drugs are outside the restrictions
“(7)(a) For the purposes of this section, cosmetic products do not include prescription drugs approved by the United States food and drug administration.”
Official text, current to 9 Oct 2026. Washington Code Reviser's own RCW pages; the date is when it was read (no version date is printed in it).
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2025
“(b) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;”
BanUS-WA
PFAS as defined in Washington (US state)Banned
Exemptions (2)
Apparel and accessories manufactured before 2027-01-01.
“This does not apply to a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2027.”
Apparel intended for extreme and extended use is outside this restriction.
“Apparel intended for extreme and extended use.”
Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2027
110(5)(b): "The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2027." It does not apply to apparel manufactured before January 1, 2027. Apparel intended for extreme and extended use (immersion-proof, for extreme weather, not marketed for general consumer use) is excluded and reported under 110(6) from 2026; footwear and gear for recreation and travel are excluded (110(5)(a)(ii)). Ecology presumes total fluorine above 50 ppm means intentionally added PFAS.
“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
BanUS-WA
PFAS as defined in Washington (US state)Banned
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to carpets and rugs manufactured before 2025-01-01, even if refurbished later.
“Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2025, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after January 1, 2025.”
Repair or replacement parts for such products manufactured before 2025-01-01.
“Repair part or replacement part that was made to refurbish a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that was manufactured before January 1, 2025.”
Penalty
Up to $5,000 per violation for a first offense; $10,000 if repeated
“subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation in the case of a first offense.”
Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2025
Effective date is the compliance schedule in 110(2)(b): "The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2025." Applies to carpets and rugs intended for indoor or outdoor use, including carpeted mats. Ecology presumes total fluorine indicates intentional addition (rebuttable).
“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
BanUS-WA
PFAS as defined in Washington (US state)Banned
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to products manufactured before 2026-01-01, even if refurbished later.
“Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2026, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after January 1, 2026.”
Leather and textiles sold separately and not part of furniture and furnishings are outside the subsection.
“Leather and textiles sold separately and not part of furniture and furnishings.”
Penalty
Up to $5,000 per violation for a first offense; $10,000 if repeated
“subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation in the case of a first offense.”
Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2026
Leather and textile furniture and furnishings intended for indoor use. Furnishings read as upholstered seating plus curtains, cushions, throws and bed linen; kitchen textiles (towels, tablecloths, aprons, oven mitts) are left out as not settled by the text; WA states no definition of "furnishings".
“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
- BanUS-VTPFAS as defined in Vermont (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (1)
The food packaging ban does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“(d) This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
9 V.S.A. 2494x(d) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494e-2494o, 2494w-2494z(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 30 May 2024. Wayback Machine copy of the Vermont Legislature's Act 131 PDF (signed 2024-05-30); amended by Act 54 of 2025, and the current 9 V.S.A. ch. 63 text is not stored.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2026
Act 131 Sec. 13(1): "(1) Sec. 1 (chemicals in cosmetic and menstrual products), Sec. 3 (PFAS in consumer products), Sec. 6 (PFAS in firefighting agents and equipment), and Sec. 7 (chemicals of concern in food packaging) shall take effect on January 1, 2026;" Food package = package or packaging component intended for direct food contact (2494w(3)); any material, so all disposables nodes.
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“a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally added and are present in any amount.”
9 V.S.A. 2494x(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494e-2494o, 2494w-2494z(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-WAPFAS as defined in Washington (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (2)
In-state retailer may sell existing stock until January 1, 2026
“An in-state retailer in possession of cosmetic products on the date that restrictions on the sale of the products takes effect under this section may exhaust its existing stock through sales to the public until January 1, 2026.”
RCW 70A.560.020(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560(opens in a new tab) Prescription drugs approved by FDA are not cosmetic products; ingredients regulated as drugs are outside the restrictions
“(7)(a) For the purposes of this section, cosmetic products do not include prescription drugs approved by the United States food and drug administration.”
RCW 70A.560.020(7) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 9 Oct 2026. Washington Code Reviser's own RCW pages; the date is when it was read (no version date is printed in it).
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2025
- Source
“(b) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;”
70A.560.020(1)(b) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-WAPFAS as defined in Washington (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Apparel and accessories manufactured before 2027-01-01.
“This does not apply to a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2027.”
WAC 173-337-110(5)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Apparel intended for extreme and extended use is outside this restriction.
“Apparel intended for extreme and extended use.”
WAC 173-337-110(5)(a)(ii)(E) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2027
110(5)(b): "The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2027." It does not apply to apparel manufactured before January 1, 2027. Apparel intended for extreme and extended use (immersion-proof, for extreme weather, not marketed for general consumer use) is excluded and reported under 110(6) from 2026; footwear and gear for recreation and travel are excluded (110(5)(a)(ii)). Ecology presumes total fluorine above 50 ppm means intentionally added PFAS.
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“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
WAC 173-337-110(5)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-WAPFAS as defined in Washington (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to carpets and rugs manufactured before 2025-01-01, even if refurbished later.
“Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2025, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after January 1, 2025.”
WAC 173-337-110(2)(c)(i)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Repair or replacement parts for such products manufactured before 2025-01-01.
“Repair part or replacement part that was made to refurbish a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that was manufactured before January 1, 2025.”
WAC 173-337-110(2)(c)(i)(B) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Up to $5,000 per violation for a first offense; $10,000 if repeated
“subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation in the case of a first offense.”
WAC 173-337-030(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2025
Effective date is the compliance schedule in 110(2)(b): "The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2025." Applies to carpets and rugs intended for indoor or outdoor use, including carpeted mats. Ecology presumes total fluorine indicates intentional addition (rebuttable).
- Source
“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
WAC 173-337-110(2)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-WAPFAS as defined in Washington (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to products manufactured before 2026-01-01, even if refurbished later.
“Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2026, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after January 1, 2026.”
WAC 173-337-110(3)(c)(i)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Leather and textiles sold separately and not part of furniture and furnishings are outside the subsection.
“Leather and textiles sold separately and not part of furniture and furnishings.”
WAC 173-337-110(3)(a)(ii)(B) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Up to $5,000 per violation for a first offense; $10,000 if repeated
“subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation in the case of a first offense.”
WAC 173-337-030(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2026
Leather and textile furniture and furnishings intended for indoor use. Furnishings read as upholstered seating plus curtains, cushions, throws and bed linen; kitchen textiles (towels, tablecloths, aprons, oven mitts) are left out as not settled by the text; WA states no definition of "furnishings".
- Source
“No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added PFAS.”
WAC 173-337-110(3)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-110(opens in a new tab)
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