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ARTICLE · 08 JULY 2026

Connecticut Will Accept Label Similar To New Mexico’s PFAS Label

Connecticut has updated its labeling requirements for consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, now accepting a modified Erlenmeyer flask symbol that differs from New Mexico's recently finalized labeling standard. The divergence in state-level PFAS labeling requirements creates new compliance challenges for manufacturers of apparel, cosmetics, cookware, and other covered consumer products.

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As of July 1, 2026, Connecticut prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) unless the manufacturer provides prior notification to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and labels these products. The notification and labeling requirements apply only to apparel; carpets or rugs; cleaning products; cookware; cosmetic products; dental floss; fabric treatments; children’s products; menstruation products; textile furnishings; ski wax; or upholstered furniture. As reported in our May 4, 2026, blog item, New Mexico recently issued a final rule that includes a labeling requirement for products manufactured after January 1, 2027. New Mexico requires that the label be an outline of an Erlenmeyer flask with the word “PFAS” inside the flask:

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