New Jersey Takes Action on Forever Chemicals in Consumer Products

On January 12, 2026, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, signed Senate Bill 1042, the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, which establishes requirements, prohibitions and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Act establishes new requirements for food packaging and cosmetic products, requires greater transparency in the labeling of cookware products containing PFAS, establishes a source reduction program concerning PFAS management and... By: Foster Garvey PC