PFAS, Minnesota

Cookware association sues Minnesota over PFAS ban, calling it unconstitutional
The cookware manufacturers argue the primary type of PFAS being used as a nonstick coating, PTFE, does not harm human health or the environment.
Cookware group files lawsuit against Minnesota’s PFAS ban
The complaint claims the law discriminates against out-of-state commerce and imposes a burden on interstate commerce. It also alleges the law violates the Commerce Clause in the Constitution.
Minnesota's new PFAS ban goes into effect Jan. 1
The law requires new products sold or distributed in 11 categories be made without PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."
Minnesota PFAS ban faces lawsuit over cookware
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
How to adapt your buying habits as Minnesota’s PFAS ban begins
Yet the PFAS family of chemicals that do all that and more have, in some cases, proven toxic and don’t readily break down in the environment. As a result, society is slowly moving away from their use,
Cookware advocacy group sues Minnesota over PFAS ban
Cookware Sustainability Alliance filed the lawsuit against the commissioner of Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency, saying that while non-stick cookware does use PFAS, it's safe for cooking.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Nonstick pan makers challenge new law
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
New Minnesota PFAS law goes into effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new Minnesota law going into effect Wednesday aims to reduce PFAS, or forever chemicals, across the state.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Youth motorsports hit under new law
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 in Minnesota will limit the use of PFAS “forever chemicals" in products – in turn creating a ban on certain youth motorsports equipment.
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Life after forever chemicals: Minnesota's PFAS ban will change buying habits
For many products, there won’t be a notable change. Other industries have had a hard time replacing PFAS with nontoxic ...
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New Minnesota laws take effect that will impact businesses across the state
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota businesses are preparing for the implementation of several new laws and policies that took effect on ...
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New year, new laws: These laws are now in effect in Minnesota
More than a dozen new laws go into effect Jan. 1. The state will see more protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ...
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California Makes History With Country's First PFAS Ban for Apparel
California became the first state in the nation to enact an outright ban on PFAS in apparel, accessories and home products on ...
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Now Illegal: Minnesota Just Banned a Bunch of Certain Common Products
In Minnesota, it's illegal to throw away major appliances because they often contain hazardous materials like refrigerants, ...
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