PFAS Mexico

March 2026

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has introduced the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act (Rule 20.13.2 NMAC), marking a significant expansion of state-level PFAS regulation in the United States. The rule is expected to be officially published in the New Mexico Register in May 2026, with initial compliance obligations taking effect on January 1, 2027.
The regulation establishes a phased restriction program targeting products containing intentionally added PFAS substances. Beginning in 2027, the state plans to prohibit or restrict PFAS use in several consumer product categories, including:

• Cookware
• Food packaging materials
• Juvenile products
• Additional consumer product categories in future phases

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June 2025

The proposed framework would require import permits for certain PFAS substances, particularly:

• Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
• Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
  The regulation aims to:
• Track PFAS imports entering Mexico
• Improve government oversight of PFAS movement
• Restrict uncontrolled importation of high-risk PFAS substances
• Support environmental and public health protection measures

Mexico’s proposal signals increasing regulatory attention toward PFAS management within Latin America. Companies with cross-border supply chains or imports into Mexico should begin assessing:

• PFAS substance usage
• Import documentation readiness
• Supplier disclosure capabilities
• Product composition data availability

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