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Maine Sales Prohibition for Multiple Product Categories Effective January 1, 2026
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, USA
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2026
Description
Maine's statutory sales prohibition for products containing intentionally added PFAS takes effect January 1, 2026 for nine product categories: cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile articles (with exceptions), ski wax, and upholstered furniture. Products without intentionally added PFAS but sold in fluorinated containers are also covered. Products with a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) determination from Maine DEP are exempt from the prohibition.
Sources
- OfficialMaine DEP PFAS in products page
- OfficialMaine Title 38 section 1614
Key Findings
Maine Sales Prohibition for Multiple Product Categories Effective January 1, 2026
## [Maine.gov](https://www.maine.gov/) ## [Maine Department of Environmental Protection](/dep/index.html) [Home](../../../../index.html) → [Spills & Site Cleanup](../../../index.html) → [PFOA and PFOS](../index.html) → PFAS in Products ## Menu # PFAS in Products The PFAS in Products Program was initially enacted in [Public Law 2021, c. 477, An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution](https
Maine Sales Prohibition for Multiple Product Categories Effective January 1, 2026
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