Senator Allen's proposal to restrict perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products would prohibit the sale of cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging, and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2028. The restrictions would extend to cookware containing these chemicals beginning January 1, 2030.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control would oversee implementation through product testing and enforcement measures. Manufacturers must provide compliance certificates upon request, demonstrating their products meet the PFAS restrictions. The bill modifies existing registration requirements by eliminating mandatory registration and fees for manufacturers of regulated products while maintaining the department's authority to verify compliance through testing and impose penalties for violations.
The legislation exempts previously used products and items where federal law preempts state authority over PFAS content. It also authorizes, but does not require, the department to evaluate PFAS uses in these product categories under California's Safer Consumer Products regulations. The department has until January 1, 2029, to develop implementing regulations, including approved testing methods and laboratory accreditation standards.
![]() Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
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AB-872 | Hazardous materials: green chemistry: consumer products. | February 2025 | Introduced | |
AB-2761 | Product safety: plastic packaging: Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act. | February 2024 | Failed | |
AB-2515 | Menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). | February 2024 | Passed | |
SB-903 | Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | January 2024 | Failed | |
AB-1423 | Product safety: PFAS: artificial turf or synthetic surfaces. | February 2023 | Vetoed | |
AB-1290 | Product safety: plastic packaging: substances. | February 2023 | Failed | |
AB-727 | Product safety: cleaning products and floor sealers or floor finishes: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | February 2023 | Vetoed | |
AB-496 | Cosmetic safety. | February 2023 | Passed | |
AB-347 | Household product safety: toxic substances: testing and enforcement. | January 2023 | Passed | |
AB-246 | Product safety: menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | January 2023 | Vetoed |
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Senator Allen's proposal to restrict perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products would prohibit the sale of cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging, and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2028. The restrictions would extend to cookware containing these chemicals beginning January 1, 2030.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control would oversee implementation through product testing and enforcement measures. Manufacturers must provide compliance certificates upon request, demonstrating their products meet the PFAS restrictions. The bill modifies existing registration requirements by eliminating mandatory registration and fees for manufacturers of regulated products while maintaining the department's authority to verify compliance through testing and impose penalties for violations.
The legislation exempts previously used products and items where federal law preempts state authority over PFAS content. It also authorizes, but does not require, the department to evaluate PFAS uses in these product categories under California's Safer Consumer Products regulations. The department has until January 1, 2029, to develop implementing regulations, including approved testing methods and laboratory accreditation standards.
Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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9 | 3 | 3 | 15 | PASS |
![]() Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
AB-872 | Hazardous materials: green chemistry: consumer products. | February 2025 | Introduced | |
AB-2761 | Product safety: plastic packaging: Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act. | February 2024 | Failed | |
AB-2515 | Menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). | February 2024 | Passed | |
SB-903 | Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | January 2024 | Failed | |
AB-1423 | Product safety: PFAS: artificial turf or synthetic surfaces. | February 2023 | Vetoed | |
AB-1290 | Product safety: plastic packaging: substances. | February 2023 | Failed | |
AB-727 | Product safety: cleaning products and floor sealers or floor finishes: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | February 2023 | Vetoed | |
AB-496 | Cosmetic safety. | February 2023 | Passed | |
AB-347 | Household product safety: toxic substances: testing and enforcement. | January 2023 | Passed | |
AB-246 | Product safety: menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | January 2023 | Vetoed |