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Maine Cookware PFAS Sales Prohibition Effective January 1, 2026
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, US
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2026
Description
Under Maine Chapter 90, cookware products with intentionally added PFAS in surfaces intended for direct food or beverage contact while cooking are prohibited from sale in Maine effective January 1, 2026. The prohibition applies to durable houseware products used to prepare, dispense, or store food, including pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, molds, trays, bowls, and cooking utensils. Products may continue to be sold if they receive a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) determination.
Sources
- OfficialMaine Title 38 section 1614
- OfficialMaine DEP PFAS in products page
Key Findings
Maine Cookware PFAS Sales Prohibition Effective January 1, 2026
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