Minnesota is poised to pass legislation that will ban nearly all uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the state. If passed, the rule would code new law in the Minnesota Statutes.
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” have been subject to increasing scrutiny due to their indefinite persistence in the environment and human body, and their associated harms to human health. The chemicals are widely used in food-contact materials such as nonstick pans and packaging, and human dietary exposure to the substances are a concern.