North Carolina H570 bans PFAS-containing firefighting foam for training, practice, or testing.

North Carolina H570, the Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act, prohibits the use of firefighting foam containing per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training, practice, or testing purposes. It mandates the use of non-fluorinated alternatives for training and requires containment measures for testing facilities. The law aims to reduce PFAS contamination linked to health issues, including cancer and reproductive system damage, by minimizing exposure during firefighting training and testing. The act becomes effective December 1, 2025.

North Carolina H570 bans PFAS-containing firefighting foam for training, practice, or testing.

North Carolina H570, the Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act, prohibits the use of firefighting foam containing per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training, practice, or testing purposes. It mandates the use of non-fluorinated alternatives for training and requires containment measures for testing facilities. The law aims to reduce PFAS contamination linked to health issues, including cancer and reproductive system damage, by minimizing exposure during firefighting training and testing. The act becomes effective December 1, 2025.