Upcoming PFAS Compliance Dates That Impact the Automotive Aftermarket
Several states have enacted PFAS product restrictions, including reporting and labelling requirements and in some cases product bans. This table shows some of the key upcoming compliance dates and is not legal advice. Please consult counsel to confirm your compliance obligations, if any.
| Jurisdiction (Federal or State) | Regulating Authority / Program | Products or Activities Covered | Compliance Obligation | Key Compliance Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | EPA / TSCA §8(a)(7) | PFAS & PFAS-containing articles (since 2011) | One-time reporting | 1/31/2027 or earlier (60 days from final rule) |
| Colorado | HB 22-1345 | Automotive Cleaning Products | Ban | 1/1/2026 |
| Connecticut | CGS §22a-903c | Automotive Cleaning Products | Labeling/notification Ban | 7/1/2026 1/1/2028 |
| Maine | PFAS in Products Law | All Products | Automotive Cleaning Products Ban (unless Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU)) All products Ban (unless CUU) | 1/1/2026
1/1/2032 |
| Minnesota | Amara’s Law | All products | Reporting/Fees | 9/15/2026 |
| New Mexico | 20.13.2 NMAC | Consumer products (exemption for “motor vehicle equipment regulated under a federal motor vehicle safety standard” except textile or refrigerant) | Reporting + labeling Cleaning products ban (unless CUU) Full ban (unless CUU) | 1/1/2027 1/1/2028 1/1/2032 |
| Vermont | S.25 / H.238 | Some cleaning products | Ban | 7/1/2027 |
| Washington | Safer Products for Washington | Cleaning Product and Automotive Washes Automotive Waxes | Ban Report | 1/1/2027 1/31/2027 |
If you have any questions about PFAS or other regulatory issues, contact Grant MacIntyre
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