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05/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/27/2026 07:58

Minnesota Narrows PFAS Reporting Requirements for Legacy Products

Earlier this week, Minnesota lawmakers revised the state's PFAS reporting law to clarify that reporting obligations apply only to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023 - an important distinction for boat manufacturers managing complex component supply chains and legacy inventory. The PFAS reporting rule deadline has not been extended and remains September 15, 2026.
Under the revised law, manufacturers of products made after July 1, 2023, that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold in Minnesota must submit detailed reports through the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), along with an associated fee. Companies that do not comply could face restrictions on selling such products in the state.
The reporting requirement calls for detailed chemical data at the component level - including items such as gaskets, seals, wiring, and other subassemblies - creating significant compliance challenges for manufacturers.
The revisions provide some added clarity for manufacturers, but Minnesota's PFAS framework remains among the broadest in the country and continues to present significant compliance and supply chain challenges for the recreational boating industry.
The May edition of NMMA's Compliance Bulletin outlines what builders should be doing now:
  • Maintain general awareness of where PFAS may exist in materials, components, or manufacturing processes.
  • Engage with suppliers to better understand material composition and available alternatives.
  • Document materials and uses so information is readily available as regulations advance.
  • Monitor state-level developments closely, as requirements may emerge unevenly across jurisdictions.
NMMA's Compliance Bulletin is an online newsletter published monthly by the NMMA Engineering Standards Department. It addresses issues regarding compliance, industry news, new standards and the NMMA Certification Program. To sign up for the Compliance Bulletin, please email Lucyna Koscielniak, at [email protected].
NMMA continues to advocate for a more practical, marine-specific compliance approach that reflects the complexity of recreational boats and their supply chains.For questions regarding PFAS, please contact Jeff Wasil, NMMA's Vice President, Environmental Compliance & Marine Technology, at [email protected].
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