PFAS: Minnesota Sets New Rules for PFAS Reporting and Fees

Minnesota has new rules Chapter 7026 for products with intentionally added PFAS that clarify definitions, reporting, and fees. In Minnesota, PFAS are defined as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The rules also set a high standard for how companies must investigate their own supply chains.

Under the new rule, manufacturers selling these products in Minnesota must report them by January 1, 2026. All intentionally added PFAS must be reported no matter the concentration, so even trace amounts count. If a company doesn't know the exact amount of a specific PFAS, it must measure the product's total organic fluorine instead.

Businesses are now required to thoroughly check their products and supply chains for these substances. They must keep detailed records of their supplier communications and be ready to show them to the MPCA if asked. Products can only be reported as a group if they are nearly identical in their PFAS content, which prevents broad generalizations.

With these strict rules, businesses need to be able to track materials through their supply chains now to meet the 2026 deadline. The CDX platform gives businesses the tools to gather and organize this detailed PFAS data from their suppliers, making it simpler to find these substances and handle the new reporting.