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New Jersey Extends PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out Deadline to January 2027
PFAS New JerseyNew Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire SafetyNew Jersey
Announced
Mar 20, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2027
Description
P.L. 2025, c. 266 amended the 2024 law (P.L. 2023, c. 243) restricting PFAS in Class B firefighting foam, extending the transition deadline from January 8, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Fire departments must cease using PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foams by the new deadline. The original law restricted the use, sale, manufacture, and distribution of PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Extends PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out Deadline to January 2027
FAQ: New Jersey Law on PFAS in Firefighting Foam (P.L . 2023, c.243) GENERAL OVERVIEW What is this law about? This law, which became effective on January 8, 2024, restricts the use, offering for sale, sale, manufacture, and distribution of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS in New Jersey beginning on January 8, 2026. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals that pers
New Jersey Extends PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out Deadline to January 2027
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