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Illinois enacts HB 2516 banning PFAS in consumer products effective 2032
Illinois PFAS Reduction ActIllinois General AssemblyIllinois
Announced
Aug 15, 2025
Implementation
Jan 1, 2032
Description
Illinois enacted HB 2516 amending the PFAS Reduction Act to prohibit intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products, and intimate apparel. The ban takes effect January 1, 2032. PFAS is defined as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The law also requires IEPA to prepare a report on fluoropolymers by August 1, 2027. Manufacturers selling covered products in Illinois must reformulate to remove intentionally added PFAS before the effective date.
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Illinois enacts HB 2516 banning PFAS in consumer products effective 2032
Illinois Bans Intentionally Added Pfas Consumer Products On August 15, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2516, a landmark piece of legislation banning the use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a wide range of consumer products. Often called “forever chemicals,” PFAS are linked to serious health risks and environmental persistence. The law, spearheaded by State Se
Illinois enacts HB 2516 banning PFAS in consumer products effective 2032
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