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Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act Phased Implementation Timeline
Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.18)Rhode Island Department of Environmental ManagementRhode Island
Announced
Jun 16, 2025
Implementation
Jan 1, 2025
Description
Rhode Island has enacted the Consumer PFAS Ban Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.18) establishing phased prohibitions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. Class B firefighting foam prohibition took effect January 1, 2025. Effective January 1, 2027: carpets/rugs, cookware, cosmetics, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax, textile articles, and firefighting PPE are prohibited. Effective January 1, 2029: artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions are prohibited (outdoor apparel may be sold with 'Made with PFAS chemicals' disclosure). Manufacturers and sellers must retain compliance documentation for at least three years.
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Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act Phased Implementation Timeline
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Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act Phased Implementation Timeline
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