As part of the PFAS pollution prevention law called Amara’s Law, manufacturers are required to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota and pay a fee.
Manufacturers have been able to prepare for PFAS reporting since Amara’s Law was enacted in May 2023. The law requires reporting a description of the product, the purposes/functions that PFAS play in the product, the amount of each type of PFAS, and other information.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the initial reporting due date to July 1, 2026. The six-month extension gives manufacturers more time to:
- establish agreements with suppliers to report on their behalf as allowed in proposed state rule
- become familiar with a new reporting platform that will be available in the fall of 2025, including tools to simplify reporting
Some details of the fee and reporting requirements are being finalized by the MPCA through a public rulemaking process with stakeholder engagement representing all sectors. Proposed rules are available on the reporting and fees rulemaking webpage.
Because the risk of PFAS pollution and human exposure persists from when the chemicals are created to decades after a product containing PFAS is disposed of, reporting PFAS use is foundational to effectively protect human health, the environment, and our economy from these chemicals. Understanding how PFAS are used in products will help manufacturers develop safer alternatives, inform interested consumers, and guide progress toward ending all nonessential PFAS use in Minnesota by 2032. Many safer alternatives to PFAS already exist.
Timeline
- May 2023 — PFAS in products reporting requirements are signed into law
- 2023-2026 — the PFAS reporting and fees rulemaking process progresses while manufacturers gather information for reporting
- Fall 2025 — rulemaking is finalized and the reporting system is available for testing
- July 1, 2026 — initial reports are due
- Feb. 1, 2027 — first annual update or recertification due
Links to the PFAS Reporting and Information System of Minnesota (PRISM) will be found on this webpage later this year. Those responsible for reporting PFAS in products are encouraged to stay connected through the PFAS reporting GovDelivery list.
