Geneva (July 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 101.25 to inform stakeholders of important amendments to Minnesota’s law on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Signed into law on June 14, 2025, SF 3 (Chapter 1) expands exemptions under Minnesota Statutes §116.943, originally introduced in HF 2310 (2023), which restricts PFAS in 11 product categories starting January 1, 2025. The amendments, effective immediately, provide critical clarifications and exemptions that support manufacturers and importers in meeting the state’s evolving environmental protection standards.
Key changes include:
– Exemption for PFAS in internal or electronic components: products containing intentionally added PFAS exclusively in electronic or internal components are now excluded from the 2025 prohibitions
– Exemption for certain children’s vehicles: off-highway vehicles, ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles and electric-assisted bicycles are no longer considered “juvenile products” under the regulation
– Updated definitions: ’internal components’ are defined as parts not designed to be touched during intended use, including battery housings
Additional requirements and deadlines remain in place:
– Disclosure requirement by January 1, 2026: for all products containing intentionally added PFAS
– Total ban by January 1, 2032: unless the commissioner determines the use of PFAS to be unavoidable
SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders remain up to date on critical regulatory changes. SafeGuardS 101.25 provides detailed insights into Minnesota’s PFAS legislation and its expanded exemptions, enabling companies to plan for compliance and continued market access.
Stakeholders are encouraged to review SafeGuardS 101.25 for comprehensive guidance on navigating these regulatory updates.
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