Massachusetts H4486 aims to protect public health by restricting PFAS in consumer products and firefighting foam.
Massachusetts H4486 prohibits the sale of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, including cookware, personal care products, and textiles. It also bans the use of Class B firefighting foam with PFAS. The bill mandates PFAS testing and reporting for industrial discharges and requires manufacturers to register products with PFAS on a public platform. It establishes trust funds for PFAS remediation and public education, and sets up a reporting platform for PFAS in consumer products.
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