New Jersey Enacts PFAS Restrictions in Firefighting Turnout Gear

New Jersey enacted legislation (S3946/A5195) establishing PFAS restrictions for firefighting turnout gear. Upon passage, producers must provide written notice to purchasers alerting them of PFAS in their equipment. Two years after the effective date, all turnout gear classified as clothing must be certified "Forever Chemical Free" through testing by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Non-clothing apparatuses including masks and communication technology will be subject to the ban beginning January 1, 2032.