On July 20, 2025, the public comment period will close on Washington state’s most recent round of proposed regulations affecting 12 categories of “consumer products” with intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). If the proposed regulations are adopted, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of three categories of products— “apparel and accessories,” “cleaning products,” and “automotive washes” —would be barred in Washington state beginning January 1, 2027, if they contain intentionally added PFAS. The sales and distribution restriction would not apply to products manufactured before January 1, 2027. Meanwhile, beginning January 31, 2027, reporting would be required for the following nine product categories if they contain intentionally added PFAS and are manufactured after 2025: “apparel intended for extreme and extended use,” footwear, “gear for recreation and travel,” automotive waxes, cookware and kitchen supplies, firefighting personal protective equipment, floor waxes and polishes, hard surface sealers, and ski waxes.
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