Amara's Law requires disclosure of "forever chemicals" in products sold in state

As part of a nation-leading pollution prevention law known as Amara’s Law, manufacturers from around the world are beginning to report on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in Minnesota, including online sales.

Reports on which products contain intentionally added PFAS, a description of the product, the purposes/functions that PFAS play in the product, and the amount and name of each type of PFAS are due in three months on Sept. 15, 2026. Extension and waiver requests must be postmarked by Aug. 16, 2026.

This information will be the largest public disclosure of PFAS use. All information except trade secrets will be public. Manufacturers needing more time may request a 90-day extension.

PFAS are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment. The first stage of Amara’s Law took effect in 2025, when 11 categories of new products sold in Minnesota, such as carpets, cookware, dental floss, and menstrual products, were required to be made without PFAS.

Reporting on PFAS use in products is foundational for developing safer alternatives, informing businesses and consumers, and guiding progress toward phasing out all nonessential PFAS use in Minnesota by 2032. Reducing PFAS use will prevent pollution and protect human health, the environment, and our economy in the long term.

“Given the potential negative health impacts associated with PFAS exposure, it is important that people have access to clear information about PFAS in products,” said Minnesota Department of Health Assistant Commissioner Myra Kunas.

“With PFAS pollution cleanup cost estimates in the billions, we must prioritize PFAS pollution prevention through this reporting program and phasing out all but essential uses of 'forever chemicals.'” said Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Katrina Kessler.

There is a risk of PFAS pollution and human exposure every time a product containing PFAS is made, used, and even decades after it is thrown away, so knowing which products contain PFAS is a critical step toward phasing out nonessential use of these chemicals.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) expects over 5,000 manufacturers to report on PFAS use in their products. Already, over 700 companies have registered in the state’s PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), and over 30 companies have successfully submitted reports months ahead of schedule. PFAS in product reports filed in PRISM may also satisfy requirements from other states.

PFAS in product reports are available to the public in PRISM after an MPCA staff review. Except for trade secret data, anyone can access PRISM reports without an account.

For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit the MPCA's PFAS in products reporting webpage at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/pfas-reporting