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Maine Defines Cookware Scope for PFAS Sales Prohibition
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, United States
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Implementation
Jan 1, 2026
Description
Maine DEP has defined cookware products subject to the January 1, 2026 PFAS sales prohibition as household products intended to be in direct contact with food or beverage. Cookware does not include items intended for commercial, industrial, or institutional settings, nor polymer-coated durable items. Examples include pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, molds, trays, bowls, cooking utensils, and electric versions such as waffle makers, electric skillets, and air fryers. Products without intentionally added PFAS in food-contact surfaces are not subject to the 2026 prohibition but are subject to the 2032 requirement.
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Maine Defines Cookware Scope for PFAS Sales Prohibition
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Maine Defines Cookware Scope for PFAS Sales Prohibition
Cookware Sustainability Alliance 1 January 28, 2025 Maine Department of Environmental Protection 17 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0017 Submitted via email: rulecomments.dep@maine.gov Re: Chapter 90 Draft Rule: Products Containing perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To whom it may concern: The Cookware Sustainability Alliance (CSA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the Maine Department