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Connecticut issues order approving PFAS label language for products
Connecticut General Statutes section 22a-903c(c)(3)Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)Connecticut
Announced
Dec 1, 2025
Effective
Dec 1, 2025
Description
On December 1, 2025, the Connecticut DEEP Commissioner issued an order pursuant to CGS section 22a-903c(c)(3) approving specific label phrases for products containing intentionally added PFAS. Approved phrases include: 'Contains PFAS,' 'Made with PFAS,' 'Made with PFAS chemicals,' 'Made with intentionally added PFAS,' and 'This product contains PFAS chemicals.' Manufacturers or producers may petition DEEP to approve alternative words or symbols by emailing DEEP.PFASInProduct@ct.gov.
Sources
- OfficialConnecticut PFAS Labeling Order
Key Findings
Connecticut issues order approving PFAS label language for products
words or symbols for labeling to inform the purchaser that a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, as defined at section 22a-903c(a)(20) of the Connecticut General Statutes is present in the product: • “Contains PFAS,” • “Made with PFAS,” • “Made with PFAS chemicals,” • “Made with intentionally added PFAS,” • “This product contains PFAS chemicals,” • or such other language as may be proposed by a prod