According to statute: Unless the Commissioner of Agriculture determines that the use of intentionally added PFAS is a "currently unavoidable use" the MDA is directed to:
- not register a cleaning product that contains intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2026; and
- not register any pesticide product, fertilizer, specialty fertilizer, soil and plant amendment, or agricultural liming product that contains intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2032.
The MDA will allow pesticide registrants to use the usual discontinuation process (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 6) for products containing intentionally added PFAS provided the process is initiated with enough time for the product to be in full cancellation status by the appropriate deadline. If a CUU exemption is not obtained by the registrant by the appropriate deadline, products with intentionally added PFAS will go into cancellation status upon reaching the applicable timeline. No discontinuation will be allowed after the statutory deadline.
The MDA will allow pesticide registrants to use the usual discontinuation process (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 6) for products containing intentionally added PFAS provided the process is initiated with enough time for the product to be in full cancellation status by the appropriate deadline. If a CUU exemption is not obtained by the registrant by the appropriate deadline, products with intentionally added PFAS will go into cancellation status upon reaching the applicable timeline. No discontinuation will be allowed after the statutory deadline.
Anyone who purchased products which have had their state registration cancelled can continue to use these products in accordance with label directions for a period of two years following the cancellation (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 1(c)).
Anyone who purchased products which have had their state registration cancelled can continue to use these products in accordance with label directions for a period of two years following the cancellation (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 1(c)).
The MDA is responsible for regulating pesticide, fertilizer, specialty fertilizer, soil and plant amendment, and agricultural liming products with intentionally added PFAS. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is responsible for regulating all other products with intentionally added PFAS.
The Minnesota statute definition of PFAS is broader than many other PFAS definitions and therefore captures more chemicals. Minnesota statute defines PFAS as: “a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom” with no further structural requirements.”
According to statute: Unless the Commissioner of Agriculture determines that the use of intentionally added PFAS is a "currently unavoidable use" the MDA is directed to:
- not register a cleaning product that contains intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2026; and
- not register any pesticide product, fertilizer, specialty fertilizer, soil and plant amendment, or agricultural liming product that contains intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2032.
The MDA will allow pesticide registrants to use the usual discontinuation process (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 6) for products containing intentionally added PFAS provided the process is initiated with enough time for the product to be in full cancellation status by the appropriate deadline. If a CUU exemption is not obtained by the registrant by the appropriate deadline, products with intentionally added PFAS will go into cancellation status upon reaching the applicable timeline. No discontinuation will be allowed after the statutory deadline.
Anyone who purchased products which have had their state registration cancelled can continue to use these products in accordance with label directions for a period of two years following the cancellation (MINN. STAT. §18B.26 Subd. 1(c)).
A recording of the webinar from August 7, 2024, has been posted to the MDA's YouTube Channel, Regulation of Pesticide Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS.
Registrants are responsible for determining if their products meet the definition of “cleaning product” and notifying the MDA on renewals.
If the adjuvant is included in a pesticide product as an inert ingredient, it is regulated by the MDA (all pesticide products containing intentionally added PFAS are regulated by the MDA). If the adjuvant is sold separately as a standalone product, it is regulated by the MPCA.
The Minnesota statute definition of PFAS is broader than many other PFAS definitions and therefore captures more chemicals. Minnesota statute defines PFAS as: “a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom” with no further structural requirements.”
The Minnesota statute definition of PFAS is broader than many other PFAS definitions and therefore captures more chemicals. Minnesota statute defines PFAS as: “a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom” with no further structural requirements.”
A recording of the webinar from August 7, 2024, has been posted to the MDA's YouTube Channel, Regulation of Pesticide Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS.
A recording of the webinar from August 7, 2024, has been posted to the MDA's YouTube Channel, Regulation of Pesticide Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS.
