Public Comment Form

Safer Products for Washington Cycle 1.5 PFAS Rulemaking Formal Public Comment Period

​​We invite you to comment on the proposed rule and documents related to the rulemaking to revise Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting.​ 


Documents available for review 

We invite you to provide comments on the following documents related to the rulemaking to adopt restrictions and reporting requirements for the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in twelve product categories.

For more information about this rulemaking:


Background 

Ecology proposes to revise Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting to adopt restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The proposed rule restricts the intentional use of PFAS in:

  • Apparel and accessories.
  • Automotive washes.
  • Cleaning products.

The proposed rule requires manufacturers to report the intentional use of PFAS in:

  • Apparel for extreme and extended use.
  • Footwear.
  • Gear for recreation and travel.
  • Automotive waxes.
  • Cookware and kitchen supplies.
  • Firefighting personal protective equipment.
  • Floor waxes and polishes.
  • Hard surface sealers.
  • Ski waxes.


The restrictions and reporting requirements in the proposed rule:

  • Affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of the 12 product categories that operate in Washington State.
  • Apply to covered consumer products sold online and in brick-and-mortar stores.



If adopted, the reporting requirements will take effect on January 1, 2026, with restrictions taking effects on January 1, 2027, and the first report due on January 31, 2027. 




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Comments are due by July 20, 2025 11:59 pm PT


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Next steps
After the comment period, we will review comments, consider revisions to the proposed rule and rulemaking documents, and respond to comments. We expect to decide on rule adoption in Nov. 2025. We will send out a notice about the next steps to anyone who provided contact information above.


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