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California Lawmakers Approve PFAS Phase-Out, Bill Heads to Newsom

Newsom must decide by October 12 whether to enact a ban that would roll out between 2028 and 2031.

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Starting this year, "Amara's Law" in Minnesota became America's strictest state law policing PFAS, compounds known as "forever chemicals." Mark Strassmann has more on the woman whose testimony helped spur its passage.

Overview

  • The Assembly passed SB 682 in a 41–19 vote and the Senate quickly concurred, sending the measure to the governor’s desk.
  • The bill targets intentionally added PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax, plastic food packaging and certain children’s items.
  • Compliance would phase in with most covered products by 2028, cookware by 2030 and certain cleaning products by 2031.
  • Environmental groups including EWG, NRDC, Clean Water Action, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and sanitation agencies support the bill, citing widespread exposure and health risks.
  • Cookware makers and chefs such as Rachael Ray, Thomas Keller, Marcus Samuelsson and David Chang oppose the measure, noting the FDA’s continued authorization of PTFE-based nonstick coatings for food contact.