A new law passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz makes a minor modification to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements by excluding products made before July 1, 2023. Now, manufacturers or their representatives must report products that:

are manufactured after July 1, 2023,
are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota and
contain intentionally added PFAS

Previously, these products had to be reported regardless of manufacture date. This amendment is found in 2026 Minn. Laws, ch. 127, art. 14, §4.

The change is the result of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s conversations with product manufacturers, especially those responsible for replacement parts made years ago that are still available for purchase. Finding PFAS information for these old products may be difficult because the products were created before the passage of Amara’s Law. The focus of Amara’s Law is phasing out nonessential uses of PFAS moving forward from the time of its passage. This change to reporting requirements will support manufacturers in complying while preserving the goals of Amara’s Law.

Initial reports are still due on Sept. 15, 2026. The due date for manufacturers that request and are approved for a 90-day extension is Dec. 14, 2026.

Minnesota aims to phase out all nonessential PFAS use in the state by 2032.

Additional instructional videos available

The two latest additions to a series of instructional videos on using the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) demonstrate validating a report and reporting on behalf of another company. A total of six videos are now available. Instructions on these topics and more are found in the PRISM user guide.

PRISM technical support

If you experience technical issues within the PRISM system, email prism@theIC2.org for assistance.

When the MPCA determines a technical support request received by email would be more easily addressed over live video, the individual requesting support will be invited to a virtual office hours session. To make the most of this support opportunity, manufacturers and their representatives are encouraged to begin the data entry process and request technical support soon.

Resources

Key dates

Aug. 16, 2026 — requests for reporting extension and waivers are postmarked on or before this date
Sept. 15, 2026 — initial reports are due
Dec. 14, 2026 — reports due for manufacturers receiving extensions
February 1 each year — annual updates are due, when required

For questions about how to report or reporting requirements, contact pfasreporting.mpca@state.mn.us.

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