SG 089/25
The US state of Vermont has amended its legislation on products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other chemicals.
In May 2024, Vermont approved S25 (Act 131) to regulate PFAS and other chemicals in a wide variety of products (SafeGuardS 86/24).
This Act was codified in several subchapters under Chapter 63 to Title 9 of the state’s Commerce and Trade Laws in relation to consumer protection:
Specifically, Act 131, prohibits intentionally added PFAS in:
This Act took effect in July 2024, with many of the bans on the use of intentionally added PFAS in specified products become operative in January 2026.
On June 11, 2025, the governor of Vermont signed H238 (Act 54) into law to amend several provisions under 9 VSA Chapter 63. Key highlights include:
Highlights of several provisions in the amendment are summarized in Table 1
| Substance | Scope | Requirement | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS |
| Written notice if containing PFAS | July 1, 2025 |
| -- |
| Prohibited | July 1, 2027 (sell, offer for sale and distribute for sale or use) |
| PFAS |
| Prohibited if intentionally added | July 1, 2027 |
| Prohibited if intentionally added | July 1, 2028 (formerly January 1, 2026) | |
| Prohibited if intentionally added | July 1, 2029 | |
| Written notice if containing PFAS | ||
| -- |
| Prohibited | January 1, 2032 (manufacture, sell, offer for sale and distribute for sale or use) |
| PFAS |
| Prohibited if intentionally added | July 1, 2032 |
1Uniform shirts and pants worn by firefighting personnel in the performance of their duties, often underneath personal protective equipment 21) Aftermath stain and water-resistant treatments, 2) artificial turfs, 3) cleaning products, 4) cookware, 5) dental floss, 6) incontinency protection products, 7) juvenile products, 8) residential rugs and carpets and 9) ski waxes 3Clothing to be worn by firefighting personnel in the performance of their duties that are designed for use in fire and rescue activities, including gloves, helmets, jackets, pants, respiratory equipment and shoes | |||
Table 1.
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