{"id":333,"date":"2026-06-22T09:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/pfas\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:29:43","slug":"manufacturers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/pfas\/manufacturers\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>New Mexico\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmlegis.gov\/Legislation\/Legislation?Chamber=H&amp;LegType=B&amp;LegNo=212&amp;year=25\"><em>Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act<\/em><\/a> (PFAS Protection Act) addresses \u201cforever chemicals\u201d by phasing out the sale or distribution of many products with intentionally added PFAS in the state. For products made with PFAS that are permitted for sale in New Mexico, the PFAS Protection Act also requires manufacturers to provide transparency to consumers and other purchasers by labeling affected products and reporting information about the intentionally added PFAS. Rules and requirements associated with the PFAS Protection Act are included in Title 20, Chapter 13, Part 2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (<a href=\"https:\/\/prod-rf-lambda.rtssaas.com\/PublicFiles\/d89c47bd0d70402dba89b03a22bda6d1\/1c676907-05da-4d9d-94dd-75232f0d2f4e\/20.13.2new.html\">20.13.2 NMAC<\/a> and NMSA 1978, Sections 74-15-1 to -7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labeling Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED has developed labeling guidance to assist manufacturers in complying with New Mexico\u2019s requirements for labeling products containing intentionally added PFAS, including information on exemptions and label waiver requests. Please also review the labeling FAQs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Labeling Guidance for Products With Intentionally Added PFAS in New Mexico (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label files (available in .eps, .jpg, and .png formats)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/QeMQLHMF\">Consumer products<\/a> (ZIP)<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> The labels for consumer products may be resized but must be no smaller than the largest font used for other consumer information on the product or product packaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/PZKtxzNw\">Complex durable goods<\/a> (ZIP)<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> The labels for complex durable goods are provided in the minimum size required for specification sheets and product manuals but can be resized for use in larger materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers are required to fulfill their reporting requirements using the New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS). User support information is provided to assist manufacturers with reporting. Please also review the reporting FAQs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pfas.env.nm.gov\/\">New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pfas.env.nm.gov\/files\/NMPRS%20Reporter's%20Guide.pdf\">PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS) Reporting Guidance<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED developed these responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to assist manufacturers in understanding requirements associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmlegis.gov\/Legislation\/Legislation?Chamber=H&amp;LegType=B&amp;LegNo=212&amp;year=25\">PFAS Protection Act<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/prod-rf-lambda.rtssaas.com\/PublicFiles\/d89c47bd0d70402dba89b03a22bda6d1\/1c676907-05da-4d9d-94dd-75232f0d2f4e\/20.13.2new.html\">20.13.2 NMAC<\/a>. Additional resources are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/pfas.env.nm.gov\/Account\/Login\">NMED\u2019s New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS)<\/a>. This information is for general purposes only and is not legal advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the PFAS Protection Act?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>The Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act, passed as House Bill 212 in the 2025 Legislative Session, phases out products in the state with intentionally added PFAS by prohibiting the sale or distribution of these products in New Mexico. It requires manufacturers to report information about intentionally added PFAS in products for sale in New Mexico and label products to indicate the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules and requirements associated with the PFAS Protection Act are included within Title 20, Chapter 13, Part 2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (20.13.2 NMAC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the requirements for manufacturers in the PFAS Protection Act and 20.13.2 NMAC?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>The PFAS Protection Act and 20.13.2 NMAC require the following of manufacturers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product prohibitions.<\/strong> Manufacturers must remove from sale or distribution in New Mexico any consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS that fall within certain product categories. These include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By January 1, 2027:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cookware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental floss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juvenile products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefighting foam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By January 1, 2028:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carpets and rugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feminine hygiene products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textile furnishings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ski wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upholstered furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By January 1, 2032:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any other product containing intentionally added PFAS unless the product is exempt under 20.13.2.10 NMAC or is granted a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) designation under 20.13.2.11 NMAC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting.<\/strong> By January 1, 2027, manufacturers must report information to NMED regarding consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS sold in New Mexico, unless exempt according to 20.13.2.10 NMAC or the product is granted a CUU designation. The required information includes a brief description of the product, product identifying information, the purpose for which PFAS is used in the product, the concentration of each PFAS within the product, the name and address of the manufacturer and associated point of contact, and any additional information requested by NMED. The manufacturer must also pay fees to NMED associated with reporting. Manufacturers must submit this information to NMED through its New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS). [Note: A manufacturer may not sell or distribute any product in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS after January 1, 2028, unless it has fulfilled reporting requirements.]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labeling.<\/strong> By January 1, 2027, manufacturers must affix a label to any consumer product sold in New Mexico containing intentionally added PFAS, unless that product falls within one of a few product categories that are exempt from labeling. The label must be visible before purchase. The label must be included for online and catalog sales where customers from New Mexico are unable to observe the product or product packaging prior to purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testing.<\/strong> If there is reasonable suspicion that a product sold in New Mexico contains intentionally added PFAS but has not met the associated reporting and\/or labeling requirements, NMED can test or require a manufacturer to test that product to determine the presence and concentration of PFAS in the product using commercially available analytical methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does New Mexico define \u201cintentionally added\u201d with respect to PFAS in products?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>The PFAS Protection Act states that \u201c\u2018intentionally added\u2019 means a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance deliberately added or used during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence, at any level or concentration, of the per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance is desired or expected in the final product or one of the product\u2019s components.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers are required to submit a report for each product sold or distributed in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS. Manufacturers of products that have a currently unavoidable use (CUU) designation under 20.13.2.11 NMAC or are otherwise exempt under 20.13.2.10 NMAC are not required to submit a report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any consumer product for sale or distribution in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS must be labeled according to 20.13.2.13 NMAC, unless that product falls within one of a few product categories that are exempt from labeling.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the reporting requirement for PFAS?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers are required to submit a report for each product sold or distributed in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS. Manufacturers of products that have a currently unavoidable use (CUU) designation under 20.13.2.11 NMAC or are otherwise exempt under 20.13.2.10 NMAC are not required to submit a report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can submit a required report?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Individual manufacturers, groups reporting on behalf of manufacturers, or trade organizations representing manufacturers may submit reports. A trade organization may submit a report if the following requirements are met:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The reporting manufacturer or trade organization must notify any other manufacturer that is a party to the agreement that the reporting manufacturer or trade organization has fulfilled the reporting requirements;<\/li>\n<li>All manufacturers must maintain documentation of a reporting responsibility;<\/li>\n<li>All manufacturers must execute the agreement and must provide the documentation to the department upon request; and<\/li>\n<li>All manufacturers must verify that the data submitted on their behalf is accurate and complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can a manufacturer (or other reporter) register and report the required information?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers must submit this information to NMED through its New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS). How-to videos are available to support manufacturers through the reporting process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When must manufacturers submit a required report?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of a product sold, offered for sale, distributed, or distributed for sale in the state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, that contains an intentionally added PFAS must submit a required report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information must be included in the required report?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A brief description of the product and any UPC\/SKU codes associated with the product are required. In addition, the chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) of the PFAS, its purpose in the product, and the amount in the product are required. Documentation verifying the analytical methods used to determine the amount of PFAS in the product must also be submitted. A detailed list of required information is found at 20.13.2.12 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the information for a report is already publicly available?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A waiver for all or some of the information required in a report may be requested by manufacturers for multiple products or a product category, if that information is already publicly available. Waiver requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the reporting due date of January 1, 2027 (i.e., no later than December 2, 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information must be included in a reporting waiver request?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The waiver request must include contact information for the manufacturer, description of the product or component for which the waiver is requested, and a list of items for which the manufacturer requests the waiver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if a waiver request is not granted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Reports are due within 30 days after a waiver request is denied or by January 1, 2027, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the information needed for a report is not available by the due date?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>An extension request may be submitted at least 30 days before the reporting due date. If an extension request is granted, the due date for reporting will be extended by 90 days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if a reporting extension is not granted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Reports are due within 30 days after an extension request is denied or by January 1, 2027, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if there are changes to the product after the report is submitted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A revised report must be submitted within 30 days of a significant change or upon the state\u2019s request. A \u201csignificant change\u201d means a change in the composition of a product that results in the intentional addition of a specific per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance; a change in the amount of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances of more than a ten percent increase, above the method variability allowed by the commercially available analytical method used, of the concentration that has been reported when compared to the existing notification; or a change in responsible official or contact information. Significant change includes when information used to obtain a waiver is no longer accurate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will NMED notify manufacturers that the information they have submitted is accepted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Within 60 days of receiving information, NMED will notify manufacturers whether the submission is adequate or additional information is required. If additional information is required, it must be submitted within 30 days of the request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a fee associated with reporting?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Yes. A manufacturer must pay a $2,500 fee to submit the initial report pursuant to Section 20.13.2.12 NMAC. The fee for each instance of subsequent reporting following a significant change pursuant to Subsection C of Section 20.13.2.12 NMAC is $1,000.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labeling<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the PFAS label and what is its purpose?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The PFAS label that must be included on consumer products with intentionally added PFAS sold in New Mexico must be an Erlenmeyer flask with the word \u201cPFAS\u201d inside the flask. The label must be affixed to the product such that the label is clearly visible and legible prior to purchase. Examples of labels that align with these requirements are shown below and can be downloaded by manufacturers on this webpage.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico\u2019s PFAS label is intended to provide transparent information to consumers or other purchasers at the point of purchase so that they can make informed choices. Inclusion of the PFAS label offers greater transparency, so consumers know when products include these chemicals. The acronym \u201cPFAS\u201d is universally recognized and actively used by speakers of many languages including English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is responsible for labeling products that contain intentionally added PFAS?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The manufacturer of a consumer product sold in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS, which can include private labelers whose brand is associated with the product, is ultimately responsible for labeling. However, a wholesaler, retailer, or distributor can accept responsibility for labeling on behalf of the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What products need to be labeled, and how does a manufacturer know if they need to label a product?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Starting January 1, 2027, consumer products with intentionally added PFAS or a component containing intentionally added PFAS must be labeled to be sold or distributed in New Mexico, unless they fall within a product category exempted from labeling by 20.13.2 NMAC or a labeling waiver is requested by the manufacturer and granted by NMED. Manufacturers are responsible for determining if their products contain intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<p>More information on exempted product categories and how to request a label waiver are included below. As a general rule of thumb, if a manufacturer is required to report on the concentration of intentionally added PFAS within their product, they are also responsible for labeling that product. However, New Mexico\u2019s labeling requirements also apply to many product categories that are exempt from reporting (e.g., products containing fluoropolymers).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When do products need to be labeled?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>New Mexico\u2019s PFAS labeling requirements go into effect on January 1, 2027. Any consumer product for sale in New Mexico that contains intentionally added PFAS that is manufactured after this date must include the label, unless it falls within a product category exempted from labeling by 20.13.2.13 NMAC or a labeling waiver is requested by the manufacturer and granted by NMED. Products manufactured before January 1, 2027, may continue to be sold without the label.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If a company manufactures component parts with intentionally added PFAS that it sells to other manufacturers that sell products in New Mexico, how can it comply with the labeling requirements?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If a manufacturer or supplier of a component part knows that the component contains intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer or supplier should inform the business purchasing the item of the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer purchasing the component part is ultimately responsible for knowing that ingredients or components of their product contain intentionally added PFAS and is responsible for labeling its final product with the PFAS label to indicate the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the label need to look like (e.g., size, color)?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The PFAS label must be an Erlenmeyer flask and include \u201cPFAS\u201d inside the flask. The label must be visible and legible to a consumer prior to sale. The size of the \u201cPFAS\u201d text shall be no smaller than the largest font used to provide other consumer information (e.g., disclosures, directions for use, ingredients list) on the product. Examples of labels that align with these requirements can be downloaded by manufacturers on this webpage.<\/p>\n<p>There are no color requirements for the label, although the label should be included in a color consistent with other text or labels included on the product or packaging. Manufacturers are permitted to include a PFAS label that meets these requirements in any color, provided it remains visible and legible to an ordinary consumer.<\/p>\n<p>Additional guidance associated with the PFAS label is provided in NMED\u2019s <em>Labeling Guidance for Consumer Products With Intentionally Added PFAS in New Mexico<\/em> on this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can a manufacturer get example artwork for the PFAS label?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Use of a symbol representing an Erlenmeyer flask and \u201cPFAS\u201d inside the flask are required elements of New Mexico\u2019s PFAS label. PFAS label artwork examples that manufacturers can use to comply with New Mexico\u2019s labeling requirements are available on this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the label go on the product, product packaging, or both?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The label could potentially be on both the product itself and its packaging. The label is required to be included on the product such that it can be seen by a consumer at the time of purchase of the product. If the product is sold in packaging that prevents a consumer from clearly seeing the label at the time of purchase, the product\u2019s packaging must also include the label.<\/p>\n<p>Additional guidance associated with the PFAS label is provided in NMED\u2019s <em>Labeling Guidance for Consumer Products With Intentionally Added PFAS in New Mexico<\/em> on this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if a manufacturer\u2019s product is too small for the label to be applied directly to the product?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If a product is too small for a legible label, product packaging must include the PFAS label. If a product or its packaging is large enough to contain other consumer information (e.g., disclosures, directions for use, list of ingredients), it must include the PFAS label.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the label required for internet or catalog purchases?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>When a product is sold to New Mexicans through catalogs, over the phone, online, or via any other means where the product or packaging PFAS label isn\u2019t clearly visible to the consumer or other purchaser before purchase, the manufacturer must include the PFAS label in sales materials such as sales literature, web pages, and product specification sheets. The PFAS label used to disclose the presence of intentionally added PFAS must be included on both manufacturer and retailer product sales web pages visible to purchasers prior to purchase in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Retailers based out-of-state who sell products in New Mexico must provide the PFAS label to purchasers prior to purchase to disclose the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a manufacturer or retailer need to include the PFAS label in print, internet, or broadcast advertisements?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Generally speaking, the PFAS label is not required in advertisements. However, if a product containing intentionally added PFAS is directly sold through advertisements published or aired in New Mexico where the consumer does not visit a separate sales web page or platform where the PFAS label would be visible, the PFAS label must be included in the advertisement to disclose the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If a manufacturer\u2019s product is a complex durable good where only internal components include PFAS, does it still require a label?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A complex durable good is defined under 20.13.2 NMAC as \u201ca product that is composed of 100 or more manufactured components, with an intended useful life of five or more years, where the product is typically not consumed, destroyed, or discarded after a single use.\u201d Examples can include motor vehicles, appliances, and electronics.<\/p>\n<p>A complex durable good is not required to include the label on the product itself. Instead, the PFAS label must be included within product literature, such as the operations and maintenance manual and consumer-facing product specification sheets or web pages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the PFAS label required to be included for complex durable goods?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>For complex durable goods with intentionally added PFAS or components that contain intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer must include the PFAS label on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer-facing product specification sheets available prior to purchase; and<\/li>\n<li>The operations and maintenance manual (also commonly referred to as owner\u2019s manual, product instructions, user manual, technical manual, service manual, or maintenance manual) for the complex durable good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is recommended that the PFAS label be placed in proximity to other environmental and public health disclosures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If a manufacturer\u2019s complex durable good does not have an associated specification sheet, what are alternative consumer-facing documents that can be labeled?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If a manufacturer does not maintain a specification sheet for a complex durable good, it must still provide the PFAS label within the product\u2019s operation and maintenance manual or instructions.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer should also consider including the label on other consumer-facing materials, such as sales brochures, internet web pages, and other guides associated with purchasing, installation, use, and maintenance of the product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are electronic methods such as a QR code or link to a website to display labels sufficient?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Solely using a QR code or website link on products or product packaging that directs prospective consumers to the PFAS label does not meet the labeling requirements of 20.13.2.13 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are any product categories exempt from labeling?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Yes. The following consumer products are exempt from labeling:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used products for resale.<\/li>\n<li>Pesticides for which labeling requirements are preempted pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), U.S.C. Section 136v, or for which labeling requirements currently exist at 40 C.F.R. 156.10.<\/li>\n<li>Veterinary products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices and drugs and associated packaging that is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All other consumer products that contain intentionally added PFAS must be labeled to be sold or distributed in New Mexico, unless a label waiver is requested by the manufacturer and granted by NMED.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The only PFAS in a manufacturer\u2019s product is a fluoropolymer and is therefore exempt from reporting. Does the product still require a label?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>While consumer products containing fluoropolymers are exempt from reporting requirements and product prohibitions under 20.13.2.10 NMAC, these products sold in New Mexico are still required to be labeled to indicate the presence of intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are label waivers available, and how does a manufacturer request one?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers may submit a label waiver request for eligible products, which, if approved, would allow them to forego New Mexico\u2019s PFAS labeling requirements.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for a label waiver, the following criteria must apply to the product:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The product or product class is part of a category of products otherwise exempt from reporting and prohibition requirements of 20.13.2.10 NMAC; and<\/li>\n<li>None of the product\u2019s material containing intentionally added PFAS will ever come in contact with a consumer while the product is being used as intended during the useful life of a product. Essentially, PFAS may only be included in internal components that are not expected to be directly contacted by a consumer during traditional use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A label waiver can be requested through NMED\u2019s New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS). Label waiver requests received by October 31, 2026, are considered approved unless the manufacturer is notified of denial, which NMED will issue by June 1, 2027. For any label waiver requests not received by October 31, 2026, NMED will approve or deny the request upon review. Manufacturers who do not receive approval from NMED prior to January 1, 2027, must still label products until their waiver is formally approved.<\/p>\n<p>If a label request is denied, the manufacturer must label the product sold in New Mexico to meet the PFAS labeling requirements within 90 days of denial.<\/p>\n<p>A manufacturer applying for a label waiver must pay an associated fee ($2,000 per product or $5,000 per product class) to NMED as part of its waiver request.<\/p>\n<p>Label waiver approvals are valid for three years after the approval date, at which point manufacturers are required to resubmit for a new label waiver or comply with the PFAS labeling requirements of 20.13.2.13 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If a manufacturer\u2019s product already includes a label to meet PFAS requirements from another state, does it also need to include the New Mexico PFAS label?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A manufacturer may be able to demonstrate compliance with New Mexico\u2019s PFAS labeling requirements by meeting PFAS labeling or disclosure requirements of another state. To comply in this manner, the manufacturer must provide NMED with the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product category.<\/li>\n<li>A brief description of the type of product for which the label is used in another state.<\/li>\n<li>The state(s) where the label is in use.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the label as it will appear on products and packaging and a narrative explaining how it fulfills the intent of the New Mexico PFAS labeling requirements.<\/li>\n<li>If there are state-specific elements of the label (e.g., state-specific website, phone number), a description of the adjustments that will be made for products sold in New Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A manufacturer can submit its request and supporting information through the NMPRS. Submittal of these documents to NMED through the NMPRS constitutes compliance unless, within 90 days, NMED notifies the manufacturer that the label or labeling alternative does not comply.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Currently Unavoidable Uses (CUUs)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU)?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A CUU is a use of PFAS that is essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and for which alternatives are not reasonably available. Products with a CUU designation are exempt from applicable sales prohibitions and reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can submit a CUU proposal?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers and representatives acting on behalf of manufacturers may submit proposals individually or collectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should the CUU proposal be submitted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Proposals should be submitted to NMED through its New Mexico PFAS Reporting System (NMPRS). Manufacturers should consult current NMED guidance, including how-to videos, for submission instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many CUU proposals must be submitted if a company manufacturers products in multiple product categories?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If a manufacturer is submitting a CUU proposal for one or more product categories, one proposal must be submitted for each product category and associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the deadline for CUU proposals related to the January 1, 2027 phase-out?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The deadline for CCU proposals related to the January 1, 2027, phase-out is October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the earliest a CUU proposal may be submitted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A CUU proposal may be submitted no earlier than 60 months before the applicable sales prohibition. For example, for product categories that are prohibited January 1, 2032, CUU proposals may be submitted starting January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the latest a CUU proposal may be submitted?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A CUU proposal may be submitted no later than 12 months before the applicable sales prohibition. For example, for products where sales prohibitions take effect January 1, 2028, CUU proposals must be received by January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens to CUU proposals submitted by the deadline for January 1, 2027 phase-outs?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>They are considered approved pending review, and NMED will issue final determinations by March 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information must be included in a CUU proposal?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>CUU proposals must include a narrative describing the product and its structure, appearance, function, and any UPC\/SKU codes. In addition, CUU proposals must include the chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN), or another identifier if no CASRN exists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What justification must be provided for PFAS use?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers must provide an explanation as to why the presence of PFAS in the product is essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and what negative impacts would occur if PFAS were removed. If the use of PFAS in the product is required by federal or state law or regulation, citations to that requirement must be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information must be included in the PFAS alternatives assessment?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Identification of PFAS alternatives, performance comparison, availability, cost differences, health\/environmental risks, and manufacturing feasibility must be submitted. A detailed list of required information may be found at 20.13.2.11.A.5 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must the proposal list other regulations affecting the product?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The CUU proposal must include applicable federal regulations and any PFAS restrictions in other states.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must the proposal identify comparable products available in other jurisdictions?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If comparable products remain available where a product containing PFAS is banned, then those products must be identified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the proposal required to explain why alternatives used elsewhere may not work in New Mexico?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The CUU proposal must include differences in climate or physical condition or an assessment of supply constraints on the alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What health and environmental information must be included in the CUU proposal?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Human health impacts, exposure pathways, environmental impacts, release pathways, and end-of-life fate must be included. A detailed list of required information may be found at 20.13.2.11.A.10 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the required information is unavailable?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>The CUU proposal must explain why the information is omitted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will NMED consider CUU determinations from other states?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If documentation is provided within the required timeframe, NMED will consider other states\u2019 determinations of CUU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is a CUU determination in effect, and can it be renewed?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>CUU designations last three years after the approval date. A renewal CUU proposal may be submitted 12 to 24 months before the CUU expires. The proposal for renewal must include updates and efforts to develop alternative products without intentionally added PFAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a fee associated with a CUU proposal?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Yes. The initial fee for a manufacturer applying to designate the use of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in a product as a currently unavoidable use in a consumer product is $5,000. The fee to renew CUU determination to designate a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in a product as a currently unavoidable use in a product is $2,500.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are reporting requirements enforced?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Enforcement of\u202f20.13.2 NMAC is the responsibility of NMED.\u202fWhen NMED\u202fhas credible information that a violation has occurred, it can\u202finitiate\u202fan\u202fenforcement action\u202fin accordance with\u202f20.13.2.23 NMAC and NMSA 1978, Section 74-15-7.<br \/>\u202f<br \/>Enforcement\u202factions can be supported through product testing to\u202fidentify\u202fthe presence of intentionally added PFAS. NMED may\u202ftest or require\u202fa manufacturer to test a product when\u202fthere is reasonable suspicion that the\u202fmanufacturer of the\u202fproduct has not\u202fcomplied with\u202freporting or labeling requirements\u202for\u202fthe manufacturer continues to sell the product\u202fafter prohibition has taken\u202feffect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if a manufacturer does not report by January 1, 2027?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>If a manufacturer does not report by January 1, 2027, that product can no longer be sold, offered for sale, distributed, or distributed for sale in New Mexico. Manufacturers are also subject to penalties in accordance with 20.13.2 NMAC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the penalties for manufacturers who do not report products that contain intentionally added PFAS and continue to sell products in New Mexico?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A manufacturer who does not submit required reporting can be assessed a civil\u202fpenalty of up to $15,000 in addition to administrative costs that NMED incurs to\u202fenforce the reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<p>If a manufacturer\u202ffails to\u202ftake corrective action, such as by submitting required reporting or by removing the non-compliant products from sale or distribution in New Mexico, NMED can assess a civil\u202fpenalty of up to $25,000 for each day of continued non-compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is labeling of products enforced? Where can products suspected of being inadequately labeled be reported?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Enforcement of 20.13.2 NMAC is the responsibility of NMED. When NMED has credible information that a violation has occurred, it can initiate an enforcement action in accordance with 20.13.2.23 NMAC and NMSA 1978, Section 74-15-7.<\/p>\n<p>Enforcement actions can be supported through product testing to identify the presence of intentionally added PFAS. NMED may test or require a manufacturer to test a product when there is reasonable suspicion that the manufacturer of the product has not complied with reporting or labeling requirements or the manufacturer continues to sell the product in New Mexico after prohibition has taken effect.<\/p>\n<p>Parties concerned that a product containing intentionally added PFAS sold in New Mexico has not been labeled appropriately can report information about the product to NMED at <a href=\"mailto:NMED-PFAS@env.nm.gov\">NMED-PFAS@env.nm.gov<\/a>. When reporting information to NMED, please include the product\u2019s manufacturer\/brand name, product identifying information (e.g., model name, model number, universal product codes, SKU), the place the product was observed for sale (e.g., in-store or online retail location), and a photo of the product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the penalties for manufacturers who do not label products that contain intentionally added PFAS?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>A manufacturer who does not appropriately label a consumer product that is sold in New Mexico and contains intentionally added PFAS can be assessed a civil penalty of up to $15,000 in addition to administrative costs that NMED incurs to enforce the labeling requirements.<\/p>\n<p>If a manufacturer fails to take corrective action, such as by appropriately labeling products or by removing the non-compliant products from sale or distribution in New Mexico, NMED can assess a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each day of continued non-compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is a manufacturer required to test a product to determine whether PFAS are intentionally added?<\/h3><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n<p>Manufacturers can choose to perform testing to understand the presence and concentration of intentionally added PFAS to inform its reporting.<\/p>\n<p>If NMED has reasonable suspicion that a product for sale in New Mexico contains intentionally added PFAS but either has not met reporting requirements or has not been labeled, NMED can test or require a manufacturer to test its product to determine whether intentionally added PFAS are present.<\/p>\n<p>Testing must be conducted using a commercially available analytical method. Results must be reported to NMED within 30 days of the testing notification.<\/p>\n<p>If the product is found to contain intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer is responsible for complying with all relevant parts of 20.13.2 NMAC, including appropriately labeling the product as applicable in order to continue selling it in New Mexico. Delays in compliance can result in civil penalties for the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Mexico\u2019s Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act (PFAS Protection Act) addresses \u201cforever chemicals\u201d by phasing out the sale or distribution of many products with intentionally added PFAS in the state. 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