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The US state of Connecticut has regulated intentionally added PFAS in several categories of consumer good. The new law contains provisions for labeling, notification and eventual prohibition of these goods from January 1, 2028.
On June 5, 2024, the governor of Connecticut signed SB 292 into law (Public Act No. 24-59) to regulate PFAS in a wide variety of consumer goods.
This act provides several terms and their definitions, including but not limited to the following:
Highlights of PA No. 24-59 are summarized in Table 1.
| Substance | Scope | Requirement | Effective date |
| PFAS |
|
| January 1, 2026 |
| PFAS |
|
| January 1, 2026 |
| PFAS |
|
| July 1, 2026 |
| PFAS |
|
| January 1, 2028 |
Table 1
Additionally, the act also regulates intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, dental floss and menstrual products.
P.A No. 24-59 contains several exemptions, including but not limited to:
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) may request a certificate of compliance (CoC) attesting that a product is in compliance.
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