PFAS Minnesota

July 2026

Reporting RequirementLive1 weeks ago\
Minnesota Excludes Pre-July 2023 Products from PFAS Reporting \
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidance states that products manufactured before July 1, 2023 are excluded from PFAS Minnesota reporting. Initial reports are due September 15, 2026. This changes reporting scope by manufacturing date and should be reviewed separately from any reporting-deadline update.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyJul 20, 2026

Guidance UpdateLive4 weeks ago\
MPCA releases PRISM 1.3 with expanded processing and storage capacity \
The PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) version 1.3 was released in July 2026 with expanded processing and storage capacity. PRISM is the official system used by manufacturers to submit PFAS in product reports and pay related fees as required under Amara's Law.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyJul 1, 2026

June 2026

Reporting RequirementLive1 months ago\
Minnesota Excludes Pre-July 2023 Products from PFAS Reporting \
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidance states that products manufactured before July 1, 2023 are excluded from PFAS Minnesota reporting. Initial reports are due September 15, 2026. This changes reporting scope by manufacturing date and should be reviewed separately from any reporting-deadline update.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyJun 15, 2026

May 2026

Guidance UpdateLive2 months ago\
On May 26, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a new state law that modifies Minnesota's reporting requirements for products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." The amendment updates Amara’s Law, Minnesota’s landmark legislation designed to phase out nonessential uses of PFAS in consumer and industrial products. What Has Changed? Under the revised law, manufacturers are required to report only those products that: Contain intentionally added PFAS; and Were manufactured after July 1, 2023; and Are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota. Previously, the reporting requirement applied to all products containing intentionally added PFAS, regardless of when they were manufactured. This created significant compliance challenges, particularly for manufacturers managing legacy products and older inventory. \
The amendment reduces the reporting burden by excluding products manufactured before July 1, 2023, while preserving the state's broader objective of identifying and regulating PFAS in newer products entering the market.\
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Manufacturers should review their product portfolios and supply chain data to determine which products remain subject to reporting requirements under the revised law.\
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Next Steps\
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Companies selling products in Minnesota should:\
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Identify products containing intentionally added PFAS.\
Verify product manufacturing dates.\
Determine which products fall within the revised reporting scope.\
Engage suppliers to obtain necessary PFAS disclosures and supporting documentation.\
Prepare for submission ahead of the September 2026 reporting deadline.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)May 26, 2026

Regulation ChangeLive2 months ago\
Chapter 127 amends PFAS reporting scope to post-July 2023 products \
The Minnesota Legislature enacted Chapter 127, which amends Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subdivision 2, to limit PFAS product reporting obligations to products manufactured after July 1, 2023. This statutory change codifies the scope limitation that previously existed only in agency guidance, providing legal certainty for manufacturers. The amendment reduces compliance burden by excluding legacy products and older inventory from reporting requirements.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota LegislatureMay 25, 2026

Deadline UpdateLive2 months ago\
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has established reporting requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS under Minnesota’s Amara’s Law. Manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota that contain intentionally added PFAS must submit detailed product and chemical information to the state. \
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has established reporting requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS under Minnesota’s Amara’s Law. Manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota that contain intentionally added PFAS must submit detailed product and chemical information to the state.\
Initial reports are due by: September 15, 2026\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyMay 1, 2026

April 2026

Reporting RequirementLive3 months ago\
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 published with PFAS reporting details \
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026, published April 8, 2026, provides comprehensive implementing regulations for PFAS product reporting under Amara's Law. The rules establish detailed procedures including definitions (7026.0010), responsible party determinations (7026.0020), required report information (7026.0030), reporting updates (7026.0040), record-keeping requirements for at least five years after products leave the supply chain, and specific reporting exemptions. Manufacturers must report through the PRISM system and pay associated fees.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Revisor of StatutesApr 8, 2026

Deadline UpdateProposed3 months ago\
A proposed bill seeks to extend the deadline for PFAS reporting by manufacturers from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027. It also proposes clarification of “currently unavoidable uses” (CUU), which would allow PFAS use in certain essential applications such as medical, aerospace, electronics, and infrastructure. The proposal continues to maintain strict prohibitions on PFAS in selected consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, cookware, textiles) while introducing clearer exemptions for critical industries. Additionally, it outlines a future goal (by 2032) where PFAS would be broadly restricted unless classified as unavoidable. \
HF 4257 is a 2026 legislative amendment proposed to delay Minnesota’s PFAS reporting deadline from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, for products manufactured after that date. It aims to clarify "Currently Unavoidable Uses" (CUU) by explicitly exempting essential industries—like semiconductors, electronics, and motor vehicles—from future sales bans. This bill provides manufacturers more time to map complex supply chains while ensuring critical industrial components remain compliant.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota House of RepresentativesApr 3, 2026

March 2026

Regulation ChangeProposed4 months ago\
HF 4761 proposes agricultural products exemption from PFAS regulations \
HF 4761, introduced in the Minnesota House on March 26, 2026, proposes to exempt agricultural products and equipment from certain regulations governing products containing PFAS under Minn. Stat. § 116.943 (Amara's Law). The bill would amend multiple statute sections to provide exemptions for agricultural products and equipment from PFAS reporting requirements and prohibition provisions. It also proposes repealing several related provisions in Chapters 18B and 18C.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota LegislatureMar 26, 2026

Exemption UpdateProposed4 months ago\
SF 4758 proposes agricultural products exemption from PFAS regulations \
SF 4758, introduced March 20, 2026, proposes to exempt agricultural products and equipment from certain regulations governing products containing PFAS under Minn. Stat. 116.943. The bill would amend subdivisions 3, 7, and 8 of section 116.943 and repeal certain definitions. This follows industry concerns about PFAS regulations impacting agricultural equipment and pesticide products.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota LegislatureMar 20, 2026

Deadline UpdateProposed4 months ago\
HF 4257 proposes extending PFAS product reporting deadline to July 1, 2027 \
HF 4257, introduced March 12, 2026, proposes to modify the PFAS product reporting deadline from January 1, 2026 to 'Beginning July 1, 2027' and limit reporting to products manufactured on or after that date. The bill also clarifies the Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) provisions, exempting products designated as CUU from reporting requirements. Industry stakeholders including AHRI, RVIA, and AHI have submitted support letters citing compliance complexity and the need for additional time to gather supply chain information.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota LegislatureMar 12, 2026

Regulation ChangeProposed4 months ago\
SF 4173 proposes veterinary products exemption from PFAS prohibitions \
SF 4173 proposes amending Minnesota Statutes §116.943 Subd. 8 to exempt veterinary products from the prohibition on products containing intentionally added PFAS. If enacted, veterinary products containing PFAS would be permitted for sale in Minnesota despite the broader PFAS product restrictions under Amara's Law. The bill was introduced on March 4, 2026 and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota SenateMar 4, 2026

Guidance UpdateLive5 months ago\
MPCA publishes PRISM supplemental reporting guide for manufacturers \
The MPCA published a Supplemental Reporting Guide for the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) in March 2026. The guide provides assistance with various reporting scenarios including packaging as product components, spare/replacement parts reporting, foam blowing agents, and products introduced after July 1, 2026.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyMar 1, 2026

January 2026

UpdateLive6 months ago\
Minnesota PFAS in Products Reporting Rule (Amara's Law) – PFAS reporting requirement for manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS. \
Under Amara’s Law, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires manufacturers of products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to report product and chemical information to the state.\
The MPCA has extended the initial reporting deadline to allow additional time for manufacturers to collect supply chain data and prepare disclosures.\
The initial PFAS report is due by July 1, 2026, with subsequent reports required annually by February 1.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)Jan 2, 2026

Reporting RequirementLive6 months ago\
Minnesota requires annual PFAS notification for pesticide products \
Beginning January 1, 2026, pesticide registrants must annually provide a statement to the commissioner confirming whether their product contains no intentionally added PFAS, or for products that do contain intentionally added PFAS, submit detailed information including the name and purpose of each PFAS compound. This annual notification requirement applies to all pesticide products registered in Minnesota and is separate from the prohibition on registering products in the 11 restricted product categories.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Department of AgricultureJan 1, 2026

Regulation ChangeLive6 months ago\
Minnesota prohibits PFAS in pesticide registration for 11 product categories \
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture may not register or renew registration of pesticide products in the 11 PFAS-prohibited categories (carpets/rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, upholstered furniture) if they contain intentionally added PFAS, unless the commissioner determines the use is a currently unavoidable use. A broader prohibition applies to all pesticide products effective January 1, 2032, requiring CUU determination for any pesticide containing intentionally added PFAS.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Department of AgricultureJan 1, 2026

December 2025

Regulation ChangeLive7 months ago\
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 adopted establishing PFAS product reporting requirements \
MPCA adopted Minnesota Rules Chapter 7026 ('Products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; reporting') after a two-year rulemaking process. The final rule establishes detailed reporting requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS, including definitions for key terms, a $800 one-time initial reporting fee per manufacturer, extension and waiver request processes, and annual update requirements by February 1 each year. Required report elements include product descriptions with UPC/SKU codes, PFAS chemicals used, concentrations by homogeneous material, and manufacturer contact details.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyDec 8, 2025

August 2025

Exemption UpdateLive12 months ago\
HF 81 enacted exempting off-highway vehicles from PFAS juvenile product prohibitions \
HF 81, enacted as part of 2025 1st Special Session SF3 (Chapter 1), exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from the definition of juvenile products under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. 116.943). This removes these products from the January 1, 2025 PFAS prohibition that applies to juvenile products containing intentionally added PFAS. The exemption addresses safety-related items and clothing used by juveniles operating all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota LegislatureAug 1, 2025

May 2025

Regulation ChangeLiveMay 23, 2025\
Minnesota food licensing law modernization applies to new food businesses and to existing businesses at renewal \
Minnesota’s food licensing law revisions were signed on May 23, 2025 and, per MDA, are effective starting August 1, 2025. MDA indicates the changes apply immediately to all new food businesses and will apply to existing businesses upon license renewal. Compliance teams supporting vendors operating retail food establishments in Minnesota should review licensing category/eligibility, application/renewal workflows, and ensure readiness ahead of the August 1, 2025 effective date and the next renewal cycle.\
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Minnesota Food Licensing (MDA)Minnesota Department of AgricultureMay 23, 2025

January 2025

Regulation ChangeLiveJan 1, 2025\
Amara's Law prohibits PFAS in 11 product categories effective January 1, 2025 \
Under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5), effective January 1, 2025, manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Minnesota 11 specified product categories if they contain intentionally added PFAS: carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture. Exceptions apply for internal components, electronic components, and vehicles for children.\
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PFAS MinnesotaMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyJan 1, 2025