New York State Ban on PFAS in Firefighting PPE
SGS reports on the prohibition of the intentional use of PFAS in firefighting PPE in New York State.
- (1888PressRelease) May 29, 2025 - Geneva – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 063.25, reporting on the US state of New York’s prohibition on the use of intentionally-added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (FPPE). The ban will come into force on January 1, 2028.
Known for their flame-retardant properties, many chemicals in the PFAS family have been found to cause serious health conditions, including cancer. Their toxicity and bioaccumulation in the environment mean that restrictions on their use are becoming more widespread.
Under Section 391-U of the state’s General Business Law, ‘Restrictions on the sale and use of firefighting equipment containing PFAS chemicals’, manufacturers and retailers of FPPE must provide written notice to the buyer at the point of sale if the product contains any PFAS. In addition, they must provide a reason for its inclusion.
On May 9, 2025, the governor signed into law S3008 (Chapter 58). Part SS amends the original legislation by repealing the requirement to provide a reason for including PFAS in purchaser notifications. It also prohibits the intentional addition of PFAS in FPPE and introduces a restriction banning their presence above a threshold established by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 0063.25 includes a useful table summarizing the relevant highlights of S3008, including its scope and requirements, as well as a definition of FPPE.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 063.25 for more details.
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