Source: Manufacturing Dive
Date: 2nd June 2026

Trade groups urge for more time to comply with new state regulations on “forever chemicals” in products.

Minnesota’s new PFAS reporting requirements, set to take effect in January 2026, have faced resistance from manufacturers and trade groups who are calling for an extension.

The rules, part of the state’s ongoing efforts to ban products containing “forever chemicals,” will require manufacturers to report detailed information on their products’ use of PFAS by January 2026.

However, many industry leaders argue that the current deadline is too soon, given the complexities of multi-tiered supply chains.

Manufacturers are required to provide detailed reports on products containing intentionally added PFAS, including product descriptions, chemical quantities, and identification numbers.

While companies can request a 90-day extension, some groups are pushing for a two-year delay and an extension of up to 180 days to account for logistics and testing delays.

Trade groups like the Complex Products Manufacturers Coalition have voiced concerns about the burdens of compliance, noting that manufacturers often lack direct access to detailed chemical information from upstream suppliers.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the public comment period on these proposed rules until June 23, 2025.

Despite the possibility of extensions, concerns remain about the feasibility of meeting the stringent reporting requirements in such a short timeframe, especially for industries with complex, global supply chains.