State PFAS Regulations Poised to Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
- brg_news_room
- May 8
- 1 min read
Amid a growing wave of state-level environmental regulations, the chemical composition of equipment is emerging as a key focus within the U.S. regulatory landscape. Efforts to control per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have expanded beyond municipal water treatment concerns to become a direct supply chain requirement. States are increasingly advancing comprehensive policies targeting intentionally added PFAS in manufactured products.
New Mexico’s proposed 20.13.2 NMAC rule, developed under its PFAS Protection Act, offers a detailed example of how regulators intend to monitor and restrict these substances. The draft outlines a phased ban on products containing intentionally added PFAS, beginning with select categories in 2027 and 2028, and progressing toward a broad prohibition by 2032, unless exemptions are granted under a “currently unavoidable use” classification. During public hearings held from February 23–26, 2026, the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board collected stakeholder feedback and expert input to guide final rulemaking.
Industry associations across sectors, including toys, building materials, and automotive, are closely tracking developments in New Mexico. Along with similar initiatives in Maine and Minnesota, the state’s approach is viewed as a potential benchmark that could disrupt national supply chains and reshape the manufacturing, specification, and installation of plumbing and mechanical systems across the country.
Source: US regulatory Framework
