 PFAS in Certain Products Now Regulated in the US State of New JerseySGS reports on the US state of New Jersey's new measures to regulate PFAS in specified products.
By: SGS Some chemicals in the PFAS family are increasingly restricted globally due to their persistence and potential risks to human, animal and environmental health. Senate Bill S 1042 (Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act) was signed into New Jersey law on January 12, 2026. Several categories of products are targeted in the new law, with definitions provided to clarify the use of 'PFAS' and 'cookware': - PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom - Cookware means durable houseware items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense or store foods and beverages, including but not limited to baking molds, baking sheets, bowls, cooking utensils, grills, pans, pots, trays and skillets. This term does not include products that are only intended for commercial use SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 013.26 includes a useful table with further information about the applicable substances, scope and requirements in S 1042. Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 013.26 for more details. PFAS testing is a key service within SGS's IMPACT NOW sustainability initiative. Learn more about IMPACT NOW for sustainability. (https://www.sgs.com/ SGS consumer product services SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivaled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it's only trusted because it's tested. Learn more about SGS's consumer (http://www.sgs.com/ SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New Jersey, USA, Regulates PFAS in Specified Products (https://www.sgs.com/ Subscribe today (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information, contact: Dr. HingWo Tsang Global Information and Innovation Manager Tel: +852 2774 7420 Website: www.sgs.com/ LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products (https://www.linkedin.com/ About SGS SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. End
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