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Vermont PFAS cosmetics and menstrual products prohibition effective January 2026
PFAS VermontVermont General AssemblyVermont
Announced
May 30, 2024
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2026
Description
Vermont prohibits intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics and menstrual products effective January 1, 2026 under 9 V.S.A. Chapter 63, Subchapter 12. PFAS is one of 14 chemicals banned in these product categories. The prohibition applies to manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use in Vermont. Manufacturers must ensure compliance by the effective date.
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Key Findings
Vermont PFAS cosmetics and menstrual products prohibition effective January 2026
sumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals. (S.25) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: * * * Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products * * * Sec. 1. 9 V.S.A. chapter 63, subchapter 12 is added to read: Subchapter 12. Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products § 2494a. DEFINITIONS As used in this subchapter: (1) “Bisphenols” means a
Vermont PFAS cosmetics and menstrual products prohibition effective January 2026
here: Act 54 as Enacted. Act 54 updated the PFAS product bans in Act 131. This guidance reflects the law as updated in Act 54. The final law is codified here: Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 9, chapter 63, subchapters 12, 12A, 12B, and 12C. Vermont’s PFAS product bans prohibit manufacturers from selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use in Vermont certain products to which perfluor
Vermont PFAS cosmetics and menstrual products prohibition effective January 2026
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