The new law comes into effect in January 2025 and prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of new textiles and apparel products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a group of chemicals commonly used to make garments waterproof or stain-resistant. Apparel makers will be required to use “the least toxic alternative,” and procure a certificate of compliance from manufacturers.
It was signed into law…