Minnesota, USA, Delays Reporting Deadline for PFAS in Products

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Minnesota extends the reporting due date for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products by two and a half months.

In 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MCPA) announced a six-month extension to the initial reporting deadline from January 1 to July 1, 2026, for products containing intentionally added PFAS (Amara’s Law, SafeGuardS 113/25 and references therein).

The MPCA has updated its website to assist manufacturers with reporting PFAS in products.

What elements are in the latest MPCA update?

Key changes in the update include:

• Extending the revised reporting due date to September 15, 2026. This will give manufacturers, which include importers or first domestic distributors, as defined by statute, additional time to:
• Establish agreements with suppliers to report on their behalf as permitted in the state rule
• Become familiar with the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), a new platform with improvements and enhancements since its soft launch in December 2025
• Making available forms and guidance for manufacturers who wish to request a PFAS reporting extension and waiver. Such forms, along with fees, must be postmarked by August 16, 2026
• Updating the MPCA’s helpful timeline to assist stakeholders with reporting PFAS in products (see Table 1 below)

Table 1

Who is impacted?

The latest update affects stakeholders across the consumer product supply chain, including manufacturers, importers and distributors operating in Minnesota.

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