States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require ...

Advocates say gaps in labeling and enforcement are making it difficult to remove harmful chemicals from household items sold ...

As of Jan. 1, Maine joined Minnesota as the first states to ban thousands of everyday products containing toxic PFAS ...

A person shops at a home improvement store in New York City in January. Many states have enacted laws this year to restrict the use of PFAS — often called “forever chemicals” — in a wide array of ...

The next phase of the state’s PFAS ban includes a wider range of store-bought products as lawmakers aim to protect public ...

States ban plastic bags, PFAS chemicals, and foam containers to cut waste and improve recycling across multiple industries ...

Maine plans to expand its ban on products intentionally made with PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), so-called ...

Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children's toys must be free of harmful ...

Chemicals used on nonstick pans, stain-resistant clothes and construction materials also line the gear used to protect firefighters – but it could make them sick, and some state lawmakers are taking ...

In a landmark move, France has officially enforced Law 2025-188: as of January 1, 2026, it is illegal to manufacture or sell ...

The legislation bans the chemicals' use in clothing, cosmetics, ski wax, but fell short of including non-stick pan coatings.