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. Initial reports are due by July 1, 2026. Subsequent reports are due each year on Feb. 1. All information except trade secrets will be publicly accessible after a review period.
Those responsible for reporting PFAS in products are encouraged to stay connected by signing up for updates through the PFAS reporting GovDelivery list.
PFAS reporting system
PFAS Product Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) is used by manufacturers and their representatives to submit PFAS in product reports and pay related fees. PRISM is used by everyone to view PFAS in product data, except trade secrets, after a review period.
Resources for product manufacturers
A manufacturer or group of manufacturers of a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state must submit a report for that includes information about each product or component that contains intentionally added PFAS. This includes products only sold online. Manufacturers have been able to prepare for PFAS reporting since Amara’s Law was enacted in May 2023. Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subd. 2 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.
Reporting and fees rules
Minnesota rules adopted after a two-year rulemaking process provide added detail and flexibility for manufacturers, including:
- grouping of similar products options
- allowing for a group of manufacturers to report together
- reporting ranges of PFAS concentrations instead of exact amounts
- waiver, extension, and trade secret requests
- setting a one-time flat fee of $800 per manufacturer to cover implementation costs
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) extended the initial reporting due date by six months to July 1, 2026. The extension gives manufacturers more time to:
- establish agreements with suppliers to report on their behalf as allowed in state rule
- become familiar with the reporting system that will be available in 2026
Refer to the rulemaking page for an overview of the process leading to these adopted rules.
PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM)
PRISM is based on the successful High Priority Chemicals Data System already familiar to many manufacturers. This initial launch of PRISM in January 2026 allows manufacturers to register, become familiar with all fields, make payments, and submit reports using a drop-down list to select product and component types.
Manufacturers who tested PRISM have provided valuable feedback. PRISM administrators are in the process of incorporating that feedback into some important system updates, which are expected in late February 2026. Improvements will include greater flexibility in reporting products and components by replacing the drop-down list with an open text field.
Reporting PFAS in products through PRISM will satisfy Minnesota’s requirements and may also meet reporting requirements of other states. Reported data that is not a trade secret will be available to the public after the MPCA reviews and publishes the information in PRISM. Report publishing will be an ongoing process as reports are submitted.
Reporting PFAS in products and pollution prevention
The risk of PFAS pollution and human exposure begins when the chemicals are made and persists for centuries after a product containing PFAS is disposed of. Cleaning up PFAS pollution is too difficult and expensive to be an effective solution, so preventing contamination by phasing out nonessential use of PFAS in products is the best way to protect human health, the environment, and our economy.
Reporting PFAS use in products is foundational to helping manufacturers develop safer alternatives to PFAS, informing interested consumers, and guiding progress toward ending all nonessential PFAS use in Minnesota by 2032. Many safer alternatives to PFAS already exist.
PFAS reporting extension and waiver requests
Information on requesting a reporting extension or reporting waiver will be available in the future. Criteria for extensions and waivers is found in the reporting rule.
Timeline
- May 2023 — PFAS in products reporting requirements are signed into law
- 2023-2025 — the PFAS reporting and fees rulemaking process progresses while manufacturers gather information for reporting
- Fall 2025 — rulemaking is finalized
- Dec. 2025 — PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) enters a soft launch for final review
- Jan. 2026 — PRISM 1.0 is available to all manufacturers
- Feb. 2026 — PRISM 1.1 will be available with open text option for reporting products and components
- July 1, 2026 — initial reports are due
- Feb. 1 each year — annual updates are due when required
Frequently asked questions
- Who must report?
Any manufacturer of a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota and contains intentionally added PFAS must report. A manufacturer includes:
- the entity that produces the product
- the entity that contracts production of the product under its brand or label
- the importer of first domestic distributor if the producer/brand owner has no U.S. presence
- What information do I need to register for a PRISM account?
- To register for a PRISM account, you will need to provide the account holder’s name, job title, telephone number, and email address.
- To register your company’s profile, you will need to provide the company name, NAICS or SIC code, company mailing address, and company physical address if different from mailing address.
- What about products sold by multiple manufacturers or retailers?
Each manufacturer defined under the rule is responsible for reporting. One entity may submit a report on behalf of others if there is a documented agreement and all verification requirements are met.
- When are reports due?
Initial reports are due July 1, 2026. Subsequent reports and updates to previous reports, when required, will be due each year on Feb. 1.
- Who pays the fee for the initial report?
The company submitting a report is responsible for paying all applicable reporting fees. When reporting for another company, reimbursement of the reporting fees can be requested from the other company, however that process must occur outside PRISM.
- Do I have to report my product that is leased in the state?
Yes. Products that are leased, rented, or otherwise distributed in the state are considered “distributed in the state” under Minnesota Rule 7026.0010, Subp. 9. If the product contains intentionally added PFAS, it must be reported.
- Are used products required to be reported?
No. Products that have been previously installed, operated, or otherwise utilized by a prior owner are not required to be reported. This exemption also applies to products returned to a retailer or offered for resale if they were not previously used.
- My product was originally part of the 2025 product prohibitions but is now included in an exemption from that prohibition because the PFAS is added to internal or electronic components. Do I still need to report?
Yes. Products that contain PFAS only in internal and electronic components are no longer subject to the 2025 sales prohibition but are subject to the 2026 PFAS reporting requirement.
- What if I use recycled materials in my product that may contain PFAS contamination?
This product would not be reported because the PFAS would not be considered “intentionally added.”
- When will data be public?
Reports will appear in the public system after the MPCA completes its review and confirms the information is ready for release. You do not need a PRISM account to view the public data.
- I sell pesticides or fertilizers that contain PFAS. Who do I report to?
The registrant of the pesticide product is responsible for reporting. If you are not the registrant and only sell the pesticide product, you are not responsible for reporting intentionally added PFAS in the product.
The registrant will need to report to either the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the MPCA, or both agencies, depending on what parts of the product contain intentionally added PFAS.
All intentionally added PFAS in the pesticide formulation (i.e., active and inert ingredients) must be reported annually to the MDA beginning Jan. 1, 2026. More information on reporting to the MDA is available on its webpage: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/pfas-reporting.
All intentionally added PFAS in other components of the pesticide product, including packaging, must be reported to the MPCA.
Pesticide-treated seeds and other pesticide-treated articles containing intentionally added PFAS must be reported to the MPCA.
The manufacturer of the fertilizer, specialty fertilizer, soil amendment, plant amendment, or agricultural liming material product is responsible for reporting. If you are not the manufacturer and only sell the product, you are not responsible for reporting intentionally added PFAS in the product.
The manufacturer will need to report to either the MDA, the MPCA, or both agencies, depending on what parts of the product contain intentionally added PFAS.
All intentionally added PFAS in the product formulation (i.e., active and inert ingredients) must be reported annually to the MDA beginning Jan. 1, 2026. More information on reporting to the MDA is available on its webpage: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/pfas-reporting.
All intentionally added PFAS in other components of the product, including packaging, must be reported to the MPCA.
- Am I exempt from reporting?
You are exempt if your product falls into any of these categories:
- products where federal law controls PFAS presence and preempts state authority
- products regulated under Minn. Stat. § 325F.072 or 325F.075
- products that have been previously installed, operated, or utilized; this also applies to products returned to a retailer or offered for resale if they were never used
- PFAS-containing products or components submitted to a federal agency and designated as classified under 18 U.S.C. § 798