Illinois firefighting PPE PFAS notification and phase-out requirements take effect

Description

Under the Illinois PFAS Reduction Act (415 ILCS 170/20), sellers of firefighting personal protective clothing containing PFAS must provide written notice to purchasers disclosing that the clothing contains PFAS and the reason PFAS are added, effective January 1, 2026. Sellers and purchasers must retain notice copies for at least 3 years. The sale of PFAS-containing firefighting clothing is prohibited effective January 1, 2027, and auxiliary firefighting equipment containing PFAS is banned effective January 1, 2030.

Sources

• Official Illinois General Assembly - PFAS Reduction Act

Key Findings

Illinois firefighting PPE PFAS notification and phase-out requirements take effect.