Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. 116.943)

Policy Number
116.943
Responsible Entity
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Country
Approval Date

Amara's Law, enacted in Minnesota, establishes a comprehensive ban on the non-essential use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products.

Implementation Timeline

  • January 1, 2025:  The product categories of carpets and rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, products for children under 12 (except electronics), menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture must be free of intentionally added PFAS.

  • January 1, 2032: A complete ban on all non-essential uses of PFAS will be implemented, unless deemed unavoidable by the MPCA

    Implementation page of the prohibitions (including rulemaking sessions) and link to subscribe for updates: 2025 PFAS prohibitions | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Full Text of the Policy (in English)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/116.943#stat.116.943
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