PFAS, Cookware and Minnesota

Cookware group files lawsuit against Minnesota’s PFAS ban
The Cookware Sustainability Alliance filed the complaint against Katrina Kessler, the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The complaint seeks a declaration that Amara’s Law, which went into effect on Jan.
Cookware association sues Minnesota over PFAS ban, calling it unconstitutional
A cookware industry group is suing Minnesota in federal court over the state’s sweeping new PFAS ban, arguing the law is unconstitutional and discriminates against out-of-state manufacturers. “Manufacturers will be forced to either keep their products out of the Minnesota market or treat Minnesota’s regulation as the national standard,
Cookware advocacy group sues Minnesota over PFAS ban
Cookware Sustainability Alliance filed the lawsuit against the commissioner of Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency, saying that while non-stick cookware does use PFAS, it's safe for cooking.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Nonstick pan makers challenge new law
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
New Minnesota PFAS law goes into effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new Minnesota law going into effect Wednesday aims to reduce PFAS, or forever chemicals, across the state.
Minnesota's new PFAS ban goes into effect Jan. 1
The law requires new products sold or distributed in 11 categories be made without PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."
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Now Illegal: Minnesota Just Banned a Bunch of Certain Common Products
In Minnesota, it's illegal to throw away major appliances because they often contain hazardous materials like refrigerants, ...
Life after forever chemicals: Minnesota's PFAS ban will change buying habits
For many products, there won’t be a notable change. Other industries have had a hard time replacing PFAS with nontoxic ...
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New Minnesota laws take effect that will impact businesses across the state
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota businesses are preparing for the implementation of several new laws and policies that took effect on ...
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Soldier from Minnesota killed in flight-related accident in South Korea
Via KSTP: A soldier from Minnesota was killed this past December in a flight-related accident while stationed in South Korea. According to a statement from the Public Affairs Office at Camp Humphreys, ...
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New year, new laws: These laws are now in effect in Minnesota
More than a dozen new laws go into effect Jan. 1. The state will see more protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ...
California Makes History With Country’s First PFAS Ban for Apparel
California became the first state in the nation to enact an outright ban on PFAS in apparel, accessories and home products on ...
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