New Jersey PFAS product requirements

Labeleffective January 12, 2028

New Jersey cookware with intentionally added PFAS must list PFAS on the product label from January 12, 2028 — a labeling duty, not a ban.

Covers: Cookware · Bakeware · Kitchen supplies & utensils

Verified against the introduced bill text; confirm enrolled chapter-law wording.

S1042 (2026)verify before relyingverified 2026-07-17

Baneffective January 12, 2028

New Jersey bans intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and food packaging from January 12, 2028.

Covers: Carpets & rugs · Fabric & stain treatments · Cosmetics · Food packaging

Bans take effect two years after enactment. Cookware is NOT banned — it gets a labeling duty instead (separate rule below).

Verified against the introduced bill text; confirm enrolled chapter-law section numbers before citing formally.

S1042, 'Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act' (signed Jan 12, 2026)verify before relyingverified 2026-07-17

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