Baar (December 12, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 174.25, highlighting the U.S. state of Washington’s adoption of a rule to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 12 priority consumer products.
PFAS, sometimes known as ‘forever chemicals’, are a family of substances, some of which are harmful to human, animal and environmental health.
The Washington Department of Ecology adopted the rule under its Safer Products Program on November 20, 2025. The rule regulates intentionally added PFAS by prohibiting their presence in three product categories. It also requires reporting if they are present in nine specific product categories.
The rule provides the following definitions:
– ‘Cookware and kitchen supplies’ means durable houseware items intended to come into contact with food or beverages and used to prepare, dispense or store food and beverages. They include, but are not limited to, baking molds, baking sheets, bowls, cooking utensils, grills, lids, pans, pots, rice cookers, skillets, trays and waffle makers, but do not include large appliances, such as refrigerators and stoves
– Gear for recreation and travel means non-clothing equipment and accessories used for recreation and travel and made from natural, synthetic or technical textiles. Gear for recreation and travel includes, but is not limited to, backpacks, bags, climbing ropes, luggage, panniers, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents and totes
SGS offers PFAS testing as a core service within its IMPACT NOW for sustainability initiative, as part of its commitment to a climate-neutral, nature-positive and pollution-free future.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 174.25 includes a helpful table with key highlights of the new rule.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 174.25 for more details.
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