GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 02, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 089.25 to outline the US state of Vermont’s latest revisions to its restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products.

Signed into law on June 11, 2025, Act 54 (H238) amends Vermont’s Commerce and Trade Laws (9 VSA Chapter 63) and builds upon the earlier Act 131, which originally established prohibitions on PFAS and other chemicals in a broad range of products. These revisions further align Vermont’s regulations with national and global efforts to reduce exposure to these harmful substances.

Key updates include the addition of cleaning products, dental floss and personal protective equipment (PPE) to the list of PFAS-restricted items. The legislation also prohibits fluorinated treated containers, with a phased ban culminating in a total prohibition by January 2032. Certain deadlines have been adjusted, including a delay to the PFAS ban on cookware, which is now effective from July 1, 2028.

Act 54 introduces new definitions for regulated product types, such as ‘cleaning products,’ ‘dental floss’ and ‘complex durable products’, to provide clarity and support consistent enforcement. It also directs Vermont’s Secretary of Natural Resources to submit reports on PFAS regulatory approaches across the United States and to make future recommendations for complex durable products.

These changes will take effect in stages beginning July 1, 2025, and are part of Vermont’s broader strategy to safeguard public health and the environment by eliminating PFAS in everyday consumer goods.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory developments impacting global product compliance. SafeGuardS 089.25 provides a table highlighting the details of Vermont’s revised PFAS regulations and effective dates.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review SafeGuardS 089.25 for a complete overview of the amended provisions under Act 54.

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