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On May 30, 2024, the Governor of Vermont signed into Senate Bill 25 (S.25) which amends Senate Bill 20: An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other chemicals of concern in consumer products (S.20). It shall take effect on July 1, 2024.
In May 2021, the US State of Vermont enacted S.20 to regulate PFAS and other chemicals of concern in consumer products. The Law revised 18 V.S.A of the state’s statutes by adding several chapters and amended § 1773 concerning chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC).
S.25 introduces more products containing PFAS and other chemicals under regulation. A manufacturer shall be prohibited from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use in this State certain products containg intentionally added PFAS and other chemicals.
These provisions shall be implemented in phases from the effective date of the Act.
According to S.25, the following products are subject to prohibitions:
| Products | Requirement | Effective date |
| Cosmetic or menstrual product | Prohibited if intentionally added the following substances: (1) ortho-phthalates; (2) PFAS; (3) formaldehyde; (4) methylene glycol; (5) mercury and mercury compounds; (6) 1, 4-dioxane; (7) isopropylparaben; (8) isobutylparaben; (9) lead and lead compounds; (10) asbestos; (11) triclosan; (12) m-phenylenediamine and its salts; (13) o-phenylenediamine and its salts; and (14) quaternium-15. Rules may be adopted to prohibit formaldehyde releasing agents, if safer alternatives are determined. | 2026.1.1 |
| Cosmetic or menstrual product | Prohibited if intentionally added the following substances: (15) styrene (CAS 100-42-5); (16) octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; and (17) toluene. | 2027.7.1 |
| Aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments for rugs or carpets1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Artificial turf2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS, or PFAS present in the product from manufacturing or processing, known by the manufacturer | 2026.1.1 |
| Cookware1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Incontinency protection product2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Juvenile products1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Residential rug or carpet1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Ski wax or related tuning products1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Textile or textile article1,2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Class B firefighting foam2 | Prohibited if intentionally added PFAS | 2026.1.1 |
| Food packaging1,2 |
| 2026.1.1 |
1. Sale and resale of used products are exempt
2. The Attorney General may request a certificate of compliance from a manufacturer
The S.25 can be accessed here.
