Minnesota Implements PFAS Reporting and Fee System for Consumer Products

Under Chapter 60 of Minnesota’s 2023 legislation, also known as Amara’s Law, manufacturers selling consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS in the state must begin reporting product details to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) by January 1, 2026. The state is currently finalizing rulemaking to support the law’s implementation, with an emphasis on transparency and cost recovery.

What Manufacturers Must Report?

Manufacturers are required to submit detailed information to the MPCA, including:

• Product description and identification codes (e.g., UPC or SKU)
• Purpose of PFAS use in the product
• Amount of each PFAS chemical (by CAS number)
• Manufacturer contact information
• Any additional data the MPCA requests

Manufacturers must also update reports when there are significant changes to a product’s PFAS content.

Fee Structure for Reporting

To fund administration of the reporting program, the MPCA is authorized to charge the following fees:

• Initial Reporting Fee: $1,000 per manufacturer
• Annual Update Fee: $500 per manufacturer
• Extension Request Fee: $300 per manufacturer
• Voluntary Updates: No charge
• Inflation Adjustment: Fees will be adjusted for inflation starting July 1, 2027, and every two years thereafter

These fees may be tied to the number of products, types of PFAS, or amounts reported.

Rulemaking Timeline and Public Input

The MPCA is seeking public feedback during the rulemaking process:

• April 2025: Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Rules published
• May 21, 2025: Deadline for public comments
• May 22, 2025: Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. (via Webex)
• January 1, 2026: Deadline for final rule adoption

Stakeholders, including manufacturers, are encouraged to participate by submitting comments or attending the virtual hearing.

Minnesota’s PFAS product reporting system marks a major step in tracking and regulating PFAS use in consumer goods. Manufacturers must prepare for data collection, potential fees, and compliance with evolving state requirements ahead of the 2026 reporting deadline.

Reference: PFAS Product Reporting Fees.