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Newsom Vetoes California Bill to Phase Out PFAS in Cookware and Other Goods

Environmental advocates warn the decision leaves Californians exposed to costly 'forever chemical' contamination.

Cookware. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a bill that would phase out harmful “forever chemicals” used in nonstick cookware, saying he was worried it would make pots and pans more expensive for Californians. (Julia Gartland/The New York Times)
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Overview

  • The measure, SB 682, would have barred intentionally added PFAS in cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile items, food packaging and ski wax starting in 2028, with a cookware sales ban beginning in 2030.
  • Newsom said he rejected the bill over concerns about affordability and a rapid shift in the availability of cooking products for consumers.
  • Celebrity chefs including Rachael Ray, Thomas Keller, David Chang and Marcus Samuelsson, along with industry groups, opposed the ban and argued nonstick cookware remains safe and essential when used properly.
  • Environmental and public‑health groups, including NRDC, condemned the veto and said it fails to protect drinking water and communities from harmful exposure.
  • Bill sponsor Sen. Ben Allen vowed to keep pursuing PFAS controls as other states act, noting Minnesota’s cookware ban and the dismissal of an industry lawsuit challenging it.