BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 18, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 061.26, summarizing the US state of Minnesota’s two-and-a-half-month extension of the reporting due date for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products.

The harmful effects of many of these ‘forever chemicals’ have led to restrictions on their use globally, due to their toxic and bioaccumulative nature.

This is the second deadline extension announced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) since the original date of January 1, 2026, for products containing intentionally added PFAS, known as Amara’s Law. The MPCA has extended the reporting deadline to September 15, 2026, and updated its website accordingly.

This extension is intended to give stakeholders additional time to:

• Establish agreements with suppliers to report on their behalf as permitted in the state rule
• Become familiar with the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), a new platform with improvements and enhancements since its soft launch in December 2025
• Access available forms and guidance for requesting a PFAS reporting extension and waiver
• Access the MPCA’s timeline to assist with reporting PFAS in products

Stakeholders in Minnesota across the consumer product supply chain, including manufacturers, importers and distributors, are affected by this update.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 061.26 includes further information on the latest MPCA update.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 061.26 for more details.

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