Reporteffective January 1, 2026first filing due January 31, 2027
Washington requires annual reports for intentionally added PFAS in ten product categories — first reports due January 31, 2027. Total fluorine above 50 ppm is presumed to be intentional PFAS.
Covers: Outdoor apparel (severe wet conditions) · Footwear · Gear for recreation & travel · Automotive waxes & washes · Ski & snowboard wax · Floor waxes, polishes & sealers · Cookware · Kitchen supplies & utensils · Firefighting PPE / turnout gear · Outdoor furniture (leather/textile)
Cadence: Annually by Jan 31 via the IC2 HPCDS portal. No filing fee.
Automotive WAXES are report-only; automotive WASHES are banned from 2027. Floor waxes/polishes and hard-surface sealers are two separate legal categories. OUTDOOR leather/textile furniture is report-only; the INDOOR version is banned (2026).
Baneffective January 1, 2025
Washington banned intentionally added PFAS in aftermarket stain/water treatments and carpets & rugs starting 2025.
Covers: Fabric & stain treatments · Carpets & rugs
Baneffective January 1, 2026
Washington's ban on intentionally added PFAS in indoor leather & textile furniture took effect January 1, 2026.
Covers: Upholstered furniture (indoor)
Baneffective January 1, 2027
From January 1, 2027, Washington bans intentionally added PFAS in most apparel & accessories, automotive washes, and cleaning products.
Covers: Apparel & accessories · Automotive waxes & washes · Cleaning products
PFAS-as-propellant exemption for automotive washes and cleaning products; outdoor apparel for extreme/extended use is report-only for now.
Informational, not legal advice. Rules marked “verify” or “under legal challenge” are exactly that — check the linked source or ask counsel before relying.