In May 2023, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) passed Amara’s law prohibiting non-essential Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) use in commercial products sold or distributed in Minnesota. This prohibition does not apply to products that contain intentionally added PFAS only in electronic components or internal components. The first provisions under Amara’s law started on January 1, 2025 and included products that fall under these 11 categories:
- Carpets or rugs
- Cleaning products
- Cookware
- Cosmetics
- Dental floss
- Fabric treatments
- Juvenile products
- Menstruation products
- Textile furnishings
- Ski wax
- Upholstered furniture
The prohibition also applies to packaging used with the products listed above. These categories are in addition to prohibitions that took effect on January 1, 2024 on PFAS in firefighting foam and food packaging. The MPCA will not directly notify manufacturers if their products might be prohibited and it is up to each manufacturer to be aware of the regulations and updates that might be applicable to their products.
PFAs Reporting Deadline Change
Manufacturers are required to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota and pay a fee, as part of Amara’s law. The law requires reporting a description of the product, the functions of PFAS in that product, the amount of each type of PFAS in that product, and other information. The MPCA recently extended the deadline for when facilities need to submit their initial report to July 1, 2026. The extended deadline will help manufacturers familiarize themselves with the new reporting platform that should be available in the fall of 2025. MPCA is still finalizing some details of the fee and reporting requirements through a public rulemaking process. The proposed rules are available on the reporting and fees rulemaking webpage.
Trinity is Available to Help
If your facility is subject to Amara’s law and the related reporting requirements Trinity is available to support. For more information on this topic, please contact Russell Novotny by email or Trinity’s Minneapolis Office at 651.275.9900.
