BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 11, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 013.26, highlighting measures to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in several product categories in New Jersey, USA.

Some chemicals in the PFAS family are increasingly restricted globally due to their persistence and potential risks to human, animal and environmental health. Senate Bill S 1042 (Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act) was signed into New Jersey law on January 12, 2026.

Several categories of products are targeted in the new law, with definitions provided to clarify the use of ‘PFAS’ and ‘cookware’:

• PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
• Cookware means durable houseware items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense or store foods and beverages, including but not limited to baking molds, baking sheets, bowls, cooking utensils, grills, pans, pots, trays and skillets. This term does not include products that are only intended for commercial use 

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 013.26 includes a useful table with further information about the applicable substances, scope and requirements in S 1042.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 013.26 for more details.

PFAS testing is a key service within SGS’s IMPACT NOW sustainability initiative. This unites four strategic pillars – climate, nature, ESG assurance and circularity – to provide solutions that empower businesses to drive meaningful change. Learn more about IMPACT NOW for sustainability.

SGS consumer product services

SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivaled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s consumer product services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New Jersey, USA, Regulates PFAS in Specified Products SafeGuardS.

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For further information, contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

Tel: +852 2774 7420

Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines

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