Overview

• At least 11 states have enacted laws this year to restrict PFAS in products like apparel, cookware, and firefighting foam.
• The U.S. EPA has introduced new standards to limit PFAS in drinking water, facing challenges from utilities and manufacturers.
• PFAS are linked to health issues such as cancer, immune system harm, and developmental effects, found in 97% of Americans' blood.
• Maine is set to implement the world's first comprehensive PFAS ban in all consumer goods by 2030, with some exceptions.
• Critics argue that PFAS are essential in industries like medical technology and electronics, calling for a nuanced regulatory approach.