Geneva (September 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 127.25, focusing on Illinois’s expanded ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which now covers firefighting clothing and equipment.
PFAS are a group of substances commonly found in many products, but are increasingly restricted due to their persistence and harmful effects on human health and the environment.
HB 2409 (PA 104-0221) was approved by the governor of Illinois on August 15, 2025, revising the state’s PFAS Reduction Act to include auxiliary firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE) and firefighting personal protective equipment clothing (FPPC).
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 127.25 includes a useful table summarizing the highlights of the Act and applicable effective dates.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 127.25 for more details.
SGS PPE services
SGS offers one-stop solutions for PPE product compliance, including testing, certification and auditing through its global network. Their accredited laboratories and industry experts assist in coordinating with Notified Bodies for EU-type examinations or other local certification schemes. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s PPE services.
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Illinois, USA, Bans PFAS in Firefighting Clothing and Equipment SafeGuardS.
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