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State regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to accelerate in 2026, with Minnesota and Maine leading the charge. As PFAS regulation from the federal government has slowed, states have driven a complex and rapidly evolving compliance landscape that affects manufacturers and retailers across industries. Regulated entities must brace themselves for initial reporting deadlines, with Minnesota’s first compliance deadline looming on September 15, 2026. In their recent update on Minnesota’s efforts, Reza Zarghamee and Cara MacDonald unpack the latest developments, deadlines and implications.

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As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contemplates significant reductions in scope to its one-time reporting rule for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), state laws linger. In particular, it may be worthwhile for companies to revisit the Maine and Minnesota PFAS in products laws, which apply broadly to consumer and commercial products.

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Enacted into law in 2023, Minnesota’s “Products Containing PFAS” legislation, Minn. Stat. § 116.943 (also known as “Amara’s Law”), imposes obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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