Phasing out PFAS from consumer products
Complementing the water safety goals is Senate Bill 682 that targets PFAS contamination at the source.
Authored by Senator Ben Allen, the bill prohibits manufacturers from selling or distributing a range of products containing intentionally added PFAS starting from 1 January 2028.
The ban includes cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile items, food packaging and ski wax. By 2030, the restriction will extend to cookware.
The legislation provides the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) with enhanced enforcement authority, allowing for product testing, compliance certification and the application of administrative penalties.
The bill supports a move toward an “essential use” model where PFAS are permitted only when crucial for health or safety.
“We know PFOA and PFOS can be harmful at low levels and California is leading by adopting these scientifically rigorous and health protective goals to inform how water suppliers treat these chemicals in drinking water,” says Lauren Zeise, OEHHA Director.