PFAS: Bill Proposes Broad Ban on PFAS in Products and Packaging

A new bill in North Carolina (H.R. 882) aims to ban intentionally added PFAS in all products and packaging sold in the state. This includes everything from food packaging to components used to make other products. The ban would apply to any PFAS added for a specific function or used during manufacturing, such as processing agents or mold release agents. If the bill passes, making or selling products with these PFAS would be illegal. The rule wouldn't cover the sale or resale of used products.

The biggest change for businesses is the need for a signed certificate of compliance to prove their products are PFAS-free. This puts responsibility squarely on the manufacturer. Instead of just reacting to supplier information, companies now must dig deep into their own supply chains to be sure they are compliant. This means getting confirmation from every supplier, no matter how small, and knowing how every part is made.

The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, while funding the state's environmental agency to enforce July 1, 2025.