Minnesota Publishes Final PFAS In Products Reporting And Fees Rule

On December 8, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published in the Minnesota State Register a final rule regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products reporting and fees. MPCA revised the proposed rule to correct defects identified by an August 2025 administrative law judge's (ALJ) report. MPCA also made other non-substantial changes. Under the final rule, manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS are required to report certain information by July 1, 2026.

Changes to the Proposed Rule

As reported in our September 26, 2025, blog item, the ALJ report on the proposed rule concluded that the proposed rule package must be disapproved for a procedural reason: MPCA failed to include an assessment of the cumulative effect of the proposed rule with federal regulations on PFAS reporting. MPCA's October 27, 2025, letter to the Interim Chief ALJ includes an assessment of the cumulative effect of Minnesota's