PFAS: New Mexico Sets Broad PFAS Ban and Reporting Rules

On April 8, 2025, New Mexico passed a major new law (HB 212 Chapter 102) that sets wide-ranging rules for products with intentionally added PFAS. The law phases in a ban on certain product categories over several years and creates new reporting requirements for manufacturers.

The sale of products with intentionally added PFAS will be banned in stages:

• Starting January 1, 2027, the ban will cover cookware, food packaging, dental floss, firefighting foam, and juvenile products.
• Starting January 1, 2028, it will expand to include carpets, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, and textiles.
• By January 1, 2032, most other products containing intentionally added PFAS will be banned, unless they qualify for a specific exemption.

However, a crucial part of this law is how it defines PFAS. Unlike similar laws in states like Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico's rule is the first to exempt certain solid fluoropolymers, such as PTFE. This is a significant distinction that will have a major impact on many industries that rely on these materials for critical applications.

In addition to the bans, manufacturers must report any products with intentionally added PFAS to the state by January 1, 2027. This requires businesses to gather detailed information from their entire supply chain. The CDX platform gives companies the tools to handle this by allowing them to contact suppliers directly, analyze Material Data Sheets (MDS) to check for these PFAS, and collect the necessary supplier declarations to prepare their reports.

The law also exempts other products, like medical devices and cars. State agencies will now write the detailed rules for enforcement, so businesses should keep an eye on that process.