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Amendments to Chapter 173-337 WAC (Amending WSR 23-12-044) regarding PFAS in Consumer Products
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
United States
Competent Authority:
The Washington State Department of Ecology
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-11-20
Implementation Date:
2026-01-01
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 23-12-044, filed 5/31/23, effective 7/1/23)
Summary

On November 20, 2025, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted Amendments to Chapter 173-337 WAC (Amending WSR 23-12-044) regarding PFAS in Consumer Products. This regulation establishes new restrictions and reporting requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in specific categories of consumer products and presumes intentional PFAS addition when total fluorine exceeds 50 ppm.

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