Minnesota has enacted stringent PFAS laws, including bans and reporting requirements for products containing these chemicals.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” are a class of man-made chemicals known for their resistance to water, oil and friction, and for increased durability.
By Jan. 1, 2025, Minnesota will ban the sale of products in 11 categories if they contain intentionally added PFAS, affecting the RV industry significantly. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s final adoption of rules is due by Jan. 1, 2026.
The RV industry must navigate Minnesota’s 2025 ban on products with intentionally added PFAS and comply with costly reporting and testing requirements. This impacts supply chain management and the cost of compliance for manufacturers and suppliers.
Products used within the RV industry that may contain PFAS include but are not limited to textile articles, carpets, rugs, fabric treatments, furnishings, upholstery, flame retardants, adhesives, solar components and semiconductors.
The 2025 prohibition requires immediate solutions for existing inventory, while the reporting and testing requirements will have a substantial impact on supply chain communication.
Compliance costs are significant, highlighting the urgency for manufacturers and suppliers to adapt swiftly.
Read the full impact and details of the new laws and view the Minnesota PFAS One-Pager.
In October 2023, the EPA finalized two rules pertaining to PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” which requires broad recordkeeping and reporting requirements to the federal government. Companies are responsible for these requirements for manufacturing or importing products with PFAS going back to Jan. 1, 2011. This reporting is due summer of 2025.
Check out the RV Industry Association’s one-pager on PFAS, which provides an overview on the topic as well as its impact on the RV industry.
