Key takeaway
California’s SB-682 establishes one of the most comprehensive state-level PFAS bans in the U.S., affecting multiple product categories by 2028 and 2030. Stakeholders must act swiftly to align with the DTSC’s evolving enforcement framework and reduce PFAS use in consumer products.
SB-682 targets cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging, and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS. Cookware is banned starting 2030, while other items are restricted from 2028 onwards, with exemptions for certain used goods and federally regulated items.
By 1 July 2029, manufacturers must register with the DTSC, pay a fee, and submit certifications and test results confirming their products meet PFAS restrictions. Compliance also includes technical documentation and adherence to DTSC-approved testing standards.
Source basis: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682
On 23 September 2025, California's SB-682 was formally enrolled and presented to the Governor, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the state's efforts to phase out perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from consumer products. The legislation introduces sweeping prohibitions on PFAS across a range of commonly used goods, triggering new compliance duties for manufacturers, importers, and retailers throughout the chemical and manufacturing value chains.
The law mandates the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to adopt enforcement regulations by 1 January 2029, with phased product bans taking effect from 1 January 2028 and expanding further in 2030.
SB-682 specifically targets a range of consumer goods identified as “2028 products,” including:
From 1 January 2028, it will be illegal to distribute, sell, or offer for sale in California any of these items if they contain intentionally added PFAS, except where pre-empted by federal law or for used goods. Cookware with intentionally added PFAS will be banned from 1 January 2030.
The law includes definitions for “intentionally added PFAS” and mandates clear distinctions between regulated and exempt components, such as inaccessible electronic parts or mechanical seals.
To ensure adherence, manufacturers must register their covered products with the DTSC by 1 July 2029, submit statements of compliance, and provide technical documentation, including laboratory test results.
The DTSC will publish approved testing methods and maintain a public list of accepted laboratories, ensuring consistent application of compliance measures across the state.
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