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Chemicals: USA - Rhode Island Enacts Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024

The state of Rhode Island enacted HB 7356 - Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024. The Act aims to phase out the uses of PFAS in covered products beginning January 1, 2025. Learn more.

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August 19, 2024

On June 26, the state of Rhode Island enacted HB 7356 - Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024. The Act aims to phase out the uses of PFAS in covered products beginning January 1, 2025.

The phase-in ban of PFAS shall be implemented as follows:

  • January 1, 2025 (Prohibition for use in the state any class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS)
  • January 1, 2027 (Prohibition for sale in the state the following products if they contain intentionally added PFAS)
    • Artificial turfs
    • Carpets and rugs
    • Cookware
    • Fabric treatments
    • Juvenile products
    • Ski wax
    • Textile articles
  • January 1, 2029 (Prohibition for sale in the state outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions if they contain intentionally added PFAS, unless declared with the statement "Made with PFAS chemicals”)

Official source

HB 7356

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