Illinois Governor Signs Bill Banning Intentionally Added PFAS in Certain Consumer Products and Requiring IEPA to Prepare Report on Fluoropolymers by August 1, 2027 - Bergeson & Campbell
Illinois has banned intentionally added PFAS in certain consumer products, including cosmetics, effective January 1, 2028. The Illinois EPA must report on fluoropolymers by August 1, 2027.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors selling cosmetics in Illinois should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: January 1, 2028. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Illinois law now prohibits intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics and other consumer products, with enforcement starting January 1, 2028.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors selling cosmetics in Illinois
What you must do
Identify and remove any intentionally added PFAS from cosmetic products sold in Illinois, or reformulate to comply.
Deadline
January 1, 2028
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