New York governor signs bill S01322 amending the law prohibiting the intentional use of PFAS substances in apparel

On 24 March 2023, Governor Hochul signed bill S01322 that amends the current law prohibiting the intentional use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in textiles.

For apparel, the bill S01322 aligns the terminology as well as the timeline of the New York PFAS in apparel law with that of the California law that prohibits intentional use of PFAS substances in textiles. However, the scope of the New York law is limited only to apparel, compared to much broader California law that covers textile products.

Following is a summary of the key amendments:

• Requirements: prohibits intentional use of PFAS substances. In addition, one year after enactment of regulation implementing the law, but no later than 1 January 2027 the requirements will be revised to the PFAS level established by the Department of the Environmental Conservation (DEC).
• Effective date: the effective date for general apparel is postponed by 1 year. Effective 1 January 2025, sale of new apparel containing intentionally added PFAS substances is prohibited.
• Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions:
  • Definition added for outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions.
    "Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions" means outdoor apparel that are extreme and extended use products designed for outdoor sports experts for applications that provide protection against extended exposure to extreme rain conditions or against extended immersion in water or wet conditions, such as from snow, in order to protect the health and safety of the user and that are not marketed for general consumer use.
  • Effective 1 January 2028, sale of new outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited.

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