TEXTILES.ORG
In the U.S., several laws and regulations relating to PFAS go into effect in 2027 at both the state and federal level.
TSCA 8(a)(7) Rule
At the federal level, PFAS reporting is due Jan. 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a final rule, whichever is earlier. Proposed changes to the rule would exempt reporting PFAS usage in the following categories:
- A de minimis exemption of 0.1%
- Imported articles
- By-products
- Impurities
- R&D
- Non-isolated intermediates
State regulations
Illinois: Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the manufacture, sale and distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS is banned.
Massachusetts: Effective Jan. 1, 2027, manufacturers and sellers of firefighting PPE are prohibited from knowingly selling PPE containing intentionally added PFAS.
New Jersey: Effective Jan. 1, 2027, producers of certain firefighting PPE — including, but not limited to, jackets, pants, footwear, gloves, helmets and respiratory equipment — are required to disclose the use and purpose of PFAS in their products.
New Mexico: A temporary halt was placed by a federal judge on the state’s PFAS labeling rule; as of October 2026, New Mexico has filed an appeal. If the halt is lifted, manufacturers will be required to display a universal symbol on any product containing intentionally added PFAS beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Keep an eye on Specialty Fabrics Review’s website for the most up-to-date news about state regulations.
New Hampshire: Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the sale of select products containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited. These products include carpets or rugs, juvenile products, textile furnishings, textile treatments and upholstered furniture. Products manufactured before Jan. 1, 2027, are exempt.
Rhode Island: Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the manufacture, sale and distribution of PPE containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited.
More information
For more information about PFAS regulations in the U.S., visit Advanced Textiles Association’s PFAS Resource Center at textiles.org/education/pfas-resource-center.