PFAS Statement
Beginning January 1, 2026, pesticide registrants must annually provide
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PFAS Statement
Beginning January 1, 2026, pesticide registrants must annually provide a statement to the MDA ind
(MINN. STAT. § 18B.01)
“Currently unavoidable use” means a use of PFAS that is essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and for which alternatives are not reasonably available. Currently unavoidable use may include consideration of the need to prevent or minimize potential pest resistance, and the potential human health and environmental impacts of alternative products.”
“Intentionally added” means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product’s components to perform a specific function.”
“Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.”
Definitions
(MINN. STAT. § 18B.01)
“Currently unavoidable use” means a use of PFAS that is essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and for which alternatives are not reasonably available. Currently unavoidable use may include consideration of the need to prevent or minimize potential pest resistance, and the potential human health and environmental impacts of alternative products.”
“Intentionally added” means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product’s components to perform a specific function.”
“Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.”
It is the pesticide registrant’s responsibility to apply for and maintain a CUU exemption for each product containing intentionally added PFAS should the registrant wish to maintain registration within the state. This includes but is not limited to providing all necessary application components and completing all necessary steps in order to maintain the CUU exemption after approval.
Registrant Responsibilities
It is the pesticide registrant’s responsibility to apply for and maintain a CUU exemption for each product containing intentionally added PFAS should the registrant wish to maintain registration within the state. This includes but is not limited to providing all necessary application components and completing all necessary steps in order to maintain the CUU exemption after approval.
(MINN. STAT. § 18B.26 Subd. 8)
Beginning January 1, 2026, the commissioner may not register a cleaning product if the product contains intentionally added PFAS unless the commissioner determines that the use of PFAS is currently an unavoidable use.
Beginning January 1, 2032, the commissioner may not register a pesticide product that contains intentionally added PFAS unless the commissioner determines that the use of PFAS is a currently unavoidable use.
- For pesticidal cleaning products under the 2026 prohibition deadline, interested registrants should reach out to the MDA following their 2025 renewals to request information for a CUU submission. CUU exemption applications must be submitted prior to the January 1, 2026, deadline to ensure no interruption in registration.
- For all other pesticide products, if an agent/registrant indicates a product contains intentionally added PFAS on an annual renewal or new registration starting in 2026, the MDA will mail a letter with directions on how to submit a CUU exemption application. CUU exemption applications must be submitted prior to the January 1, 2032, deadline to ensure no interruption in registration.
State Responsibilities
(MINN. STAT. § 18B.26 Subd. 8)
Beginning January 1, 2026, the commissioner may not register a cleaning product if the product contains intentionally added PFAS unless the commissioner determines that the use of PFAS is currently an unavoidable use.
Beginning January 1, 2032, the commissioner may not register a pesticide product that contains intentionally added PFAS unless the commissioner determines that the use of PFAS is a currently unavoidable use.
- For pesticidal cleaning products under the 2026 prohibition deadline, interested registrants should reach out to the MDA following their 2025 renewals to request information for a CUU submission. CUU exemption applications must be submitted prior to the January 1, 2026, deadline to ensure no interruption in registration.
- For all other pesticide products, if an agent/registrant indicates a product contains intentionally added PFAS on an annual renewal or new registration starting in 2026, the MDA will mail a letter with directions on how to submit a CUU exemption application. CUU exemption applications must be submitted prior to the January 1, 2032, deadline to ensure no interruption in registration.
