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NY PFAS apparel ban in effect; outdoor apparel ban effective 2028
New York PFAS in Apparel Law (ECL Article 37)New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)US - New York
Announced
Jan 1, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2028
Implementation
Jan 1, 2025
Description
New York's prohibition on apparel containing intentionally added PFAS took effect January 1, 2025. NYSDEC must establish PFAS threshold levels in apparel by regulation by January 1, 2027. A separate ban on outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing PFAS takes effect January 1, 2028. The law covers stain resistance, water and oil repellency applications of PFAS in textile products.
Sources
- OfficialPFAS In Apparel Law - NYSDEC
Key Findings
NY PFAS apparel ban in effect; outdoor apparel ban effective 2028
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